Greek Mythology
Use the worksheets, games, and activities on this page to teach students about the many deities in Greek mythology. These printables touch on many of the stories told about gods, goddesses, and heroes in ancient Greece.
This chart describes common Greek and Roman deities and includes the symbols they're known for.
5th through 8th Grades
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Reference this chart to find the Roman names for certain Greek gods and goddesses.
5th through 8th Grades
There are countless ways to use these puzzle cards. Cut them out to play a variety of match games, have students play a "find your partner" game, or simply hang them up in your classroom.
5th through 8th Grades
Find the names of Greek deities in the puzzle. Word list includes: Poseidon, Zeus, Athena, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Ares, Hestia, Demeter, Apollo, Hades, Hermes, Hephaestus, and Hera.
5th through 8th Grades
In this word search, students are given the name of a symbol for a Greek deity. They must write the name of the Greek god or goddess associated with each symbol. Then find the name in the word search puzzle.
5th through 8th Grades
Write the name of the Roman deity that corresponds with each Greek deity. Then find the names in the puzzle.
5th through 8th Grades
Pegasus, griffin, siren, Echidna, and more are hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally in this word search about the monsters and creatures told about in the myths of ancient Greece. Find all 18 words and names!
5th through 8th Grades
Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle by filling in the names of the appropriate Greek gods and goddesses.
5th through 8th Grades
Greek deities go by different names in Roman mythology. Write the corresponding Roman names to complete the puzzle.
5th through 8th Grades
Twelve monsters, creatures, and monster-like deities make up this crisscross puzzle. Test your knowledge of myths about satyrs, centaurs, and more! Word bank included.
5th through 8th Grades
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of beauty. Students will learn more about her with this short reading comprehension passage. The worksheet includes five questions.
6th through 8th Grades
Apollo was the Greek god of many things. Learn about him with this article and set of reading comprehension questions.
6th through 8th Grades
This worksheet tells about the Greek god Ares and features five questions, including one multiple choice and several short answers.
6th through 8th Grades
In this article, students will read about Artemis, a Greek goddess who protected animals, children, and nature. They will then test their knowledge of her by answering several reading comprehension questions.
6th through 8th Grades
Did you know Athena was a daughter of Zeus but had no mother? She emerged fully formed from her father's forehead! Students will learn that and more from this short article.
6th through 8th Grades
Learn about the Greek goddess of the harvest with this short reading comprehension article and worksheet.
6th through 8th Grades
Known in Roman mythology as Bacchus, the Greek god Dionysus was known for making sure people had a great time! This worksheet includes a short article and five reading comprehension questions.
6th through 8th Grades
Test your students' knowledge on the king of the underworld with this worksheet, which features a short article and reading comprehension questions.
6th through 8th Grades
Hephaestus was a fire god. Print out this worksheet to help students learn and understand more about his role in Greek mythology.
6th through 8th Grades
The Greek goddess Hera is often associated with motherly symbols. Read this article to find out why that is and learn much more about her.
6th through 8th Grades
As herald to the gods, Hermes was known for carrying messages. Find out what else he carried and learn even more about him with this engaging worksheet.
6th through 8th Grades
In Greek mythology, Hestia is known as the goddess of hearth and home. Teach your students more about her with this short reading comprehension worksheet.
6th through 8th Grades
Teach your students about the king of the sea with this worksheet. It includes a short article and five reading comprehension questions.
6th through 8th Grades
This short reading comprehension passage tells about one of the most famous Greek gods, Zeus. The worksheet features five questions.
6th through 8th Grades
Students read this passage about fathers in Greek mythology. Page 2 has reading comprehension questions. Page 3 has a crossword puzzle.
5th through 8th Grades
This passage gives an overview of several hero and monster myths, including ones with Hercules, Perseus, and Theseus. The worksheet includes reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary activity, and a writing prompt.
4th through 6th Grades
Print out this scavenger hunt to have your students complete a fun, interactive, and educational activity. They'll read interesting facts about Greek mythology and then answer questions to test their comprehension of what they read.
5th through 8th Grades
Students will use the pictures to decide which Greek deity is shown. Then they'll explain how they know.
5th and 6th Grades
Can you match the names of these famous creatures and monsters from Greek mythology with their descriptions? Write the corresponding letter on the line.
5th through 8th Grades
Students can color in this illustration of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
Apollo is one of the most well-known and beloved Greek gods. Print out this page so students can color in an image of him and his chariot.
Zeus's son Ares is known for both his bravery and violence. He was the god of war. Students can color this picture of him and a lion, which represents his courage.
Apollo's twin sister Artemis was the goddess of the hunt. Print this image of her for students to color.
A goddess of wisdom and war, Athena is shown here holding a spear with an owl by her side.
Here is a coloring page showing Cerberus, the 3-headed dog said in Greek mythology to guard the gates of the underworld.
Print out this coloring page showing our rendering of Greek mythology's Cyclops.
Color in the goddess of the harvest, Demeter, shown here with her bounty.
The god of festivity, Dionysus is known for making sure people had a great time. Have your own great time coloring this illustration of him.
Brother to Zeus and Poseidon, Hades was king of the underworld. He's shown here with his three-headed dog Cerberus.
Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire. Print off this page for your students to color.
Print this worksheet so students can color in the image of Hera, goddess of marriage and family, holding a baby.
Hermes was the herald, or messenger, of the gods. This illustration shows him carrying his messages.
Hestia, the goddess of hearth and home, was one of two Greek fire deities. Candles and pigs are among the many symbols often associated with her.
If you're introducing students to Greek mythology, this Medusa coloring page might be a great place to start.
This coloring page shows Minotaur, the creature from Greek mythology said to have the head and tail of a bull and the body of a human man.
This adorable image of Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek mythology, makes for a fun and engaging coloring activity.
Known for his trident and creation of horses, Poseidon was the king of the sea. Students can color in this picture of him.
Perhaps the most well-known of the Greek deities, Zeus was king of the gods on Mount Olympus. God of the sky and weather, he is often shown with his favorite weapon, the thunderbolt. Print this page so students can color this image of him holding one.
Teach your students all about ancient Greece with a cloze activity, scavenger hunt, crossword puzzle, reading comprehension passage, or any of our other educational ancient Greece worksheets.
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