Medusa Mythology Exam

The International Competition For Mythology Enthusiasts

2012 theme: 

“Malicious Monsters and Monstrous Mortals”

The Medusa Mythology Examination Committee is pleased to announce two new awards:

The Orpheus Award:  In the past years, committee members have enjoyed an increase in submissions by middle school students. To encourage these young writers, the Committee has decided to create an Orpheus Award of $100 to be given to the top Achievement Award submission by a middle-school aged student. 

The Homer Award for Teachers:  While developing the writing prompt for this year’s theme (“Old School Olympians”), the idea that “I’m too old for this” kept coming up--an idea that had greater meaning for some committee members than for others.  This disparity created the birth of a new award for teachers.  More information on this award is available on the Homer Award page.

This year's theme:  "Malicious Monsters and Monstrous Mortals.”  For more information, use the syllabus (available for download) at the Prepare for the Exam link.

General information:  The Medusa Exam is open to public, private, and home-school students.  Public or private school students must be in the 6th grade or higher; home-school students must be ll years old.  Latin, English, and home-school teachers are encouraged to enroll their interested students!  While the exam has a different theme every year, the exam is always a 50-question, multiple-choice format, and students are allowed 40 minutes to complete the exam.  Teachers administer the exam during the last week of March (alternative dates are possible if your school's spring break is during this time frame).  

Registration:  Standard registrations are due in February; click on the link to see schedule of registration fees. 

Cost:  $3.00 per student plus a $15 school fee ($25 for international schools).

Administration:  Please see the Administration time line for information on administering the exam.  

How to register: Download registration forms and further information. 

Prizes:   Corona, Olivae, and Corona Laurea certificates; bronze, silver, and gold medal awards.  Gold medal award winners are able to apply for cash achievement awards.

Questions:  Contact dwinstan@gmail.com.

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