WHAT IS THE MEDUSA NATIONAL MYTHOLOGY EXAM?
The Medusa Mythology Exam is open to all students, grades 9-12. Students in grades 3-8 should register for the Pegasus Mythology Exam.
The Medusa Mythology Exam is given annually to over 3,000 students in approximately 100 schools nationally and internationally. The Medusa Mythology Exam welcomes all students of classical mythology.
Check out the FAQ page for guidelines.
DEADLINE FOR NME EXTENDED TO MARCH 12.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Registration for the 2020-2021 NME has closed. Email etcexams@etclassics.org with any questions.
WHAT IS THE CONTENT?
The Medusa Mythology Examination consists of 40 multiple choice questions, including at least one visual question. This year’s exam will focus specifically on the intersection of transformation and Greek and Roman mythological monsters.
WHAT ABOUT THE RESOURCES?
The Medusa Mythology Exam syllabus is now available
Since no standard translated is specifically required to be read for the test, a list of classical spellings encountered on the test can be found here.
Additionally, ETC has available for purchase an activity packet with printable activities and teaching resources designed to reinforce the concepts and information covered by the test.
See link here: https://etclassics.org/Resources/NME-Study-Materials
WHAT ABOUT AWARDS?
Awards are distributed proportionally based upon the annual, national averages for the exam.
- Perfect paper: Certificate + gold medal
- Summa cum laude: gold medal + printable certificate
- Maxima cum laude: silver medal + printable certificate
- Magna cum laude: ribbon + printable certificate
- Cum laude: printable certificate
Print your own Certificates of Participation for all of your students from the National Mythology Exam page. Show your students that you appreciate the hard work they put in when preparing for the test.
WHAT DATES TO KNOW:
Exam registration: September 1, 2020 - January 15, 2021
Exam administration: February 22 - March 5, 2021 MARCH 12 2021
Exam results mailed: early-to-mid May, 2021
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact Medusa Mythology Exam Chair with any questions: medusachair@etclassics.org