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An excellent resource for Hero Project my freshman do.

Images from the only known medieval manuscript of the epic saga of 'Beowulf', the most important surviving work of Anglo-Saxon poetry. The manuscript dates from the early 11th century, two generations before the Norman Conquest - though the poem itself is probably even older. Written in Old English, it tells of a thrilling struggle between the hero, Beowulf, and a bloodthirsty monster called Grendel.

An abolutely wonderful site with great essays about major figures written BY other key figures (e.g., Bill Gates writing about the importance of the Wright Brothers)

great project to implement with kids: can match it with British LIt theme of the hero

Good unit plan on Homer's Iliad done by a student teacher for a portfolio. Some good handouts and questions.

An amazing collection of info related to archetypes. I think it was originally created for gamers but it is a fascinating wiki a student of mine turned me on to.