ABOUT
The Medusa Mythology Exam is open to all students in 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.
Founded in 1998, the Medusa Mythology Exam allows students worldwide the opportunity to demonstrate their enthusiasm and excellence in the field of Greco-Roman mythology and to be recognized accordingly for them; to encourage students pursuing the study of mythology; and to enable students to better understand the contemporary world through a richer knowledge of the ancient world. While the exam content varies each year in accordance with a changing theme, it consistently showcases a broad range of ancient Greco-Roman mythological themes and characters that meaningfully reflect the cultural narratives of classical antiquity, including those that have historically been under-represented (e.g., the stories of mythological women).
REGISTRATION - ADMINISTRATION - COST
Medusa Exam Registration: September 1 - January 31
Medusa Exam Administration: March 18 - April 5
Registration fee: $25; $20 for ACL members
Online exams: $7; $6 for ACL members.
Paper exams: $9; $8 for ACL members
Please refer to our Exam Page for more information.
CONTENT and RESOURCES
The Medusa Mythology Examination consists of 40 multiple choice questions, including at least one visual question.
The Medusa Mythology Exam syllabus is coming soon.
Since no standard translation 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 an activity packet available for purchase with printable activities and teaching resources designed to reinforce the concepts and information covered by the test.
You can find prior Medusa exams as examples of the format and difficulty level of this year's test here.
See the 2023-2024 Medusa Mythology Exam cut off scores and Answer Key.
AWARDS
Awards are distributed proportionally based upon the annual, national averages for the exam.
- Perfect paper: special perfect paper certificate + summa cum laude recognition
- Summa cum laude: gold medal + printable certificate
- Maxima cum laude: silver medal + printable certificate
- Magna cum laude: ribbon + printable certificate
- Cum laude: printable certificate
Students who win the summa cum laude award (gold medal) are invited to participate in the Medusa Creative Writing Contest.
Print your own black and white Certificates of Participation for all of your students HERE.
Printable Medusa certificates: COLOR CERTIFICATES
QUESTIONS?
Check out the FAQ page or contact Medusa Mythology Exam Chair with any questions: medusachair@etclassics.org