Academic Links is a specialized educational store offering worksheets and workbooks focused on world history and mythology. Designed for students, educators, and homeschoolers, its resources cover ancient civilizations, historical events, famous leaders, and legendary myths. Each worksheet and workbook is crafted to enhance learning through engaging assignments, critical thinking exercises, and creative activities. Topics include Greek, Norse, Maya, Aztec etc. History & Mythology
Academic Links is a specialized educational store offering worksheets and workbooks focused on world history and mythology. Designed for students, educators, and homeschoolers, its resources cover ancient civilizations, historical events, famous leaders, and legendary myths. Each worksheet and workbook is crafted to enhance learning through engaging assignments, critical thinking exercises, and creative activities. Topics include Greek, Norse, Maya, Aztec etc. History & Mythology
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Adonis and Aphrodite
Alcyone and Ceyx
Apollo and Daphne
Arachne
Asclepius
Atlas the Titan
Cadmus, the founder of Thebes
Callisto, the constellation Ursa Major
Deucalion and Pyrrha
Echo and Narcissus
Eros and Psyche
Europa
Fall of Icarus
Greek Creation Myth
Idas and Marpessa
Iliad
Io and Zeus
Jason and the Argonauts
King Midas and his Golden Touch
Leto, the mother of Apollo and Artemis
Milo of Croton
Medusa
Oedipus Rex
Orpheus and Eurydice
Pandora
Persephone
Perseus and Andromeda
Perseus and Medusa
Phaethon and the Sun Chariot
Prometheus
Pygmalion and Galatea
Shirt of Nessus
The Abduction of Europa
The Amazons
The Box of Titanomachy
The Danaides
The Labyrinth (Minotaur and Theseus)
The Myth of Niobe
The Myth of Sisyphus
The Name giving of Athens
The Odyssey
The Riddle of the Sphinx
The Trojan Horse
Theseus, the legendary king of Athens
Titans Vs. Gods
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Greek Gods and Mythology
The Titans
Zeus
Poseidon
Hades
Hera
Ares
Athena
Aphrodite
Apollo
Artemis
Demeter
Dionysus
Hephaestus
Hercules
Hermes
Hestia
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Overview
Anu (An)
Enlil
Enki (Ea)
Inanna (Ishtar)
Utu (Shamash)
Nanna (Sin)
Ninhursag (Ki)
Ninurta
Ereshkigal
Nisaba (Nidaba)
Marduk
Ashur
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Creation Myth:
Tinia - Chief god,
Uni - Chief goddess,
Tages - Divine child prodigy
Aita - God of the underworld, ruler of the dead.
Vanth - Winged goddess who guides souls in the underworld.
Aplu - God of healing, prophecy, and music.
Turms - Messenger of the gods, associated with travel and commerce.
Lasa - Female spirits or nymphs, protective and nurturing.
Losna - Goddess of the moon.
Culsu - Goddess associated with gateways and doors, protector.
Fufluns - God of plant life, growth, and vegetation.
Charun - Ferryman of the dead, similar to Charon in Greek mythology.
Menrva - Goddess of wisdom, arts, and crafts.
Nethuns - God of water, wells, and sea.
Maris - God of war.
Calu - Goddess of death and regeneration.
Sethlans - God of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship.
Laran - God of war and protection.
Thalna - Goddess of childbirth and maternity.
Thesan - Goddess of dawn and childbirth.
Rasna - Heroic figure, possibly a historical king of Etruria.
Usil - Sun god, associated with light and day.
Nortia - Goddess of fate, luck, and destiny.
Cel - Goddess of death and the underworld.
Alpanu - Goddess of love and desire.
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Amun-Ra
Ra
Osiris
Seth
Isis
Horus
Hathor
Anubis
Ptah
Sobek
Thoth
Bastet
Apophis
Aten
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
GODS:
Yù Huáng
Xi Wangmu
Guān Yǔ
Nüwa
FúXi
Cái Shén
Zhū Róng
Erlang Shen
Cháng’é
Sun Wùkōng
Bái Guǐ
Hé Xiàn Gu
Shén Nóng
Zǐ Guǐ
Yán Di
MYTHS:
The Creation of Humanity
The Journey to the West
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl (The Qixi Festival)
The Eight Immortals
The Legend of Chang’e and Hou Yi
The Dragon King
The Legend of the White Snake
The Four Symbols (Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise)
The Ten Suns
The Legend of Yu the Great and the Great Flood
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Overview
Dagda
Brigid
Lugh
Morrigan
Manannán mac Lir
Aengus
Danu
Cernunnos
Belenus
Nuada
Ériu
Oghma
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Perkūnas
Laima
Dievas
Žemyna
Saule
Milda
Velnias
Medeina
Ausrine:
The Creation Myth
Perkūnas and the Serpent
The Amber Princess
Laima’s Gift of Fate
The Sun Chariot:
The Oak and the Linden Tree
The Battle of the Seasons:
The Forest Guardian
The Weaver of Fate
The Hero’s Journey
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Aztec Story of Creation
Huitzilopochtli
Tezcatlipoca
Quetzalcoatl
Tlaloc
Chalchiuhtlicue
Tonatiuh
Xipe Totec
Mictlantecuhtli
Coatlicue
Tlazolteotl
Xochiquetzal
Huehueteotl
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
GODS:
Izanagi
Izanami
Amaterasu
Susanoo
Tsukuyomi
Inari
Hachiman
Tenjin
Raijin
Fujin
Kannon
Kagutsuchi
Sarutahiko
Omoikane
Konohanasakuya-hime
Uzume
Toyotama-hime
Hoori
MYTHS:
Creation of Japan
Birth of Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susanoo
Amaterasu and the Cave
Susanoo and the Eight-Headed Serpent
Inari and the Fox Spirits
The Descent of Ninigi
The Tale of Urashima Taro
The Story of Momotaro
The Legend of Kintaro
The Legend of Hachima
The Story of Tamamo-no-Mae
The Tale of Yamatotakeru
The Myth of Raijin and Fujin
The Tale of Yamato Takeru and the Grass-Cutting Sword
The Legend of the White Hare of Inaba
The Story of Emperor Jimmu
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
Overview
Yggdrasil
Bifrost Bridge
Asgard
Midgard
Jotunheim
Vanaheim
Alfheim
Svartalfheim
Niflheim
Muspelheim
Helheim
Valhalla
Odin
Thor
Freyja
Loki
Frigg
Baldr
Tyr
Freyr
Heimdall
Njord
Skadi
Fenrir
Jormungandr
Hel
Surtr
Thrym
Nidhogg
Utgard-Loki
Valkyries
Norns
Light Elves or Ljósálfar
Dark Elves or Dökkálfar
Dwarves or Dvergr
Giants or Jotnar
Sleipnir
Huginn & Muninn
Skoll & Hati
Mjölnir
Gullinbursti
Sumarbrander
Valknut
Vegvisir
Aegishjalmur
Gleipnir
Tyrfing
Gungnir
Laevateinn
The Web of Wyrd
Runic Alphabet
The Creation of the World
The Binding of Fenrir
The Theft of Mjölnir
The Death of Baldr
Sif and her Golden Hair
Sigurd and the Dragon
Brynhilde
The Wisdom of Odin
The Mead of Poetry
The Theft of Idunn’s Apples
Thor’s Fishing Trip
The Punishment of Loki
Ragnarok
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
Yoruba Mythology
Overview of Yoruba Mythology
Olodumare (Yoruba)
Olorun (Yoruba)
Ogun (Yoruba)
Yemoja (Yoruba)
Eshu (Yoruba)
Sango (Yoruba)
The Creation of the World (Yoruba)
The Myth of the Origin of Death (Yoruba)
Sango and the Double-Headed Axe (Yoruba)
Yemoja and the Ogun River (Yoruba)
Eshu and the Two-Colored Hat (Yoruba)
Orunmila and the Divination Tray (Yoruba)
Akan Mythology
Overview of Akan Mythology
Nyame (Akan)
Anansi (Akan)
Ogun (Akan)
Okyeame (Akan)
Akuaba (Akan)
Asase Yaa (Akan)
The Creation of the World (Akan)
Anansi the Spider (Akan)
The Sankofa Bird (Akan)
The Golden Stool (Akan)
The Battle of the Animals (Akan)
Dahomey Mythology
Overview of Dahomey Mythology
Mawu-Lisa (Dahomey)
Gu (Dahomey)
Sakpata (Dahomey)
Gbe (Dahomey)
Agé (Dahomey)
Mawu and Lisa (Dahomey)
The Sacred Python (Dahomey)
The Heroic Deeds of King Kondo (Dahomey)
The Spirits of the Ancestors (Dahomey)
The Trickster Tales of Legba (Dahomey)
The Battle of the Animals and Humans (Igbo)
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
Gods:
Anu (An)
Enlil
Enki (Ea)
Inanna (Ishtar)
Utu (Shamash)
Nanna (Sin)
Ninhursag (Ki)
Ninurta
Ereshkigal
Nisaba (Nidaba)
Ashur
Myths:
The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Enuma Elish
The Descent of Inanna (Ishtar) to the Underworld
The Myth of Adapa
The Marriage of Inanna and Dumuzi
The Myth of Etana
The Myth of Nergal and Ereshkigal
The Legend of Sargon of Akkad
The Myth of Lugalbanda
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
Assignemnts Included:
Monsters of Greek Mythology
Echidna
Typhon
Cerberus
Chimera
The Hydra
The Sphinx
Lamia
The Gorgons
Medusa
Pegasus
Minotaur
Centaurs
Cyclops
Mares of Diomedes
Scylla and Charybdis
Sirens
Stymphalian Birds
The Harpies
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
Overview- Overview of Mayan Mythology
GODS:
Itzamná:
K’uk’ulkan:
Chaac:
Kinich Ahau:
Yum Kaax:
Ix Chel:
Bolon Tzacab (God K):
Hunahpu:
Ixbalanque:
K’inich Janaab’ Pakal (God G):
Ek Chuaj:
Xibalba:
Cabrakan:
Camazotz:
MYTHS:
The Popol Vuh (Story of Creation):
The Creation of the Maize:
The Destruction of the Wooden People:
The Myth of Vucub-Caquix:
The Journey to Xibalba:
The Legend of the White Dwarf:
The Story of Ix Chel:
The Tale of K’uk’ulkan:
The Myth of Ah Puch:
The Myth of Camazotz:
The Legend of the Four Bacabs:
The Tale of the Aluxes:
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
Assignments Included:
Overview
Realm of Avalon
Uther Pendragon
Vortigern
Merlin
Mab
Sword in the Stone
Lady of the Lake
King Arthur
Excalibur
Guinevere
The Round Table
Camelot
Sir Lancelot
Morgan Le Fey
Mordred
Battle of Camlann
Dragon of the Moon
Sir Ector
Sir Kay
Sir Bors the Younger
Sir Bedivere
Sir Gaheris
Sir Galahad
Sir Gareth
Sir Gawain
Sir Geraint
Sir Lamorak
Sir Palamedes
Sir Percival
Sir Tristan
The Green Knight
The Red Knight
The White Knight
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
Assignments Included:
Inca Mythology Overview
GODS:
Viracocha
Inti
Pachamama
Mama Quilla
Apu Illapu
Kon
Illapa
Supay
Mama Cocha
Viracocha Pachayachachic
Kuka Mama
Urcuchillay
Chasca
Paryaqaqa
Kuychi
MYTHS:
Viracocha Creates the World
The Origin of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo
The Golden Staff of Manco Cápac
The Amaru Snake and the Origin of the Inca Empire
The Rebirth of the Sun
Pachacuti’s Vision at Pisac
The Siblings of the Sun and Moon
The Tears of Mama Cocha
The Condor and the Eagle
The Sacrifice of Children to the Mountain Gods
The Binding of the Pleiade
The Origin of the Inca Road System
The Fall of Cusco
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
Assignments Included:
Cuzco
Daily Life of the Inca
Francisco Pizarro
Geography of the Inca Empire
Inca Chasqui
Inca Education
Inca Empire
Inca Foods
Inca Government
Inca Mythology & Religion
Inca Roads
Inca Science & Technology
Inca Society
Inca Military & Warfare
Machu Picchu
Tribes of Early Peru
Assignments Included:
Overview: Overview of Hittite Mythology
Tarhunt: The storm god, often considered the king of the gods.
Arinniti: The sun goddess and principal deity of the Hittite pantheon.
Kumarbi: The chief god of the underworld and father of Teshub.
Hannahanna: The mother goddess, associated with fertility and childbirth.
Shaushka: The goddess of love, war, and fertility.
Telepinu: The god of agriculture and fertility, whose disappearance causes chaos.
Aruna: The sea god.
Huzziya: The god of law and justice.
Hebat: The mother goddess, wife of Teshub.
Inara: The goddess of wild animals and hunting.
Zaluna: The goddess of rivers.
Illuyanka: A dragon or serpent often associated with chaos.
Kurunta: The god of the wild animals.
Nintu: A mother goddess similar to Hannahanna.
Lelwani: The goddess of the underworld.
Kamrusepa: The goddess of healing and magic. She was often invoked in rituals and
spells for health and protection.
Pirwa: The god of the wild animals, often associated with horses and invoked for
protection in battle.
Sarruma: The mountain god, often depicted riding a panther or lion. He was the son of
the storm god Teshub and the sun goddess Hebat.
Primordial Gods: In the beginning, there were primordial gods. The sky god Anu and
the earth goddess Kumarbi were among the earliest deities.
The Song of Ullikummi: This myth tells the story of Ullikummi, a giant stone monster
created by the god Kumarbi to overthrow the storm god Teshub.
The Illuyanka Myth: In this story, the storm god Teshub battles the dragon Illuyanka.
The Kumarbi Cycle: This series of myths describes the rise and fall of Kumarbi,
including his attempts to overthrow Teshub.
The Myth of the Missing God Telepinu: Telepinu, the god of agriculture, disappears,
causing all life to suffer. The gods search for him, and he is eventually found and
brought back, restoring fertility to the land.
The Myth of Teshub and the Sea: This story tells of Teshub’s battle against the sea
god Aruna, highlighting his role as a storm god.
The Myth of the Sun Goddess of Arinna: This story focuses on the sun goddess and
her importance in Hittite religion and daily life.
The Myth of Inara and the Wild Boar: Inara, the goddess of wild animals, tames a
wild boar, symbolizing her control over nature.
The Purulli Festival Myth: This myth is connected to the spring festival of Purulli,
where Teshub defeats Illuyanka, representing the victory of order over chaos.
The Myth of the Vanishing God: Similar to the Telepinu myth, this story involves a
god disappearing and the resulting chaos until he is found and restored.
The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld: Though originally a Mesopotamian myth, it
was adopted into Hittite mythology. It tells of the goddess Ishtar’s journey to the
underworld and her return.
The Dream of the King: This myth involves a king receiving a prophetic dream from
the gods, guiding him on how to rule or face certain challenges.