Mythology

Online Books and Resources to Use

This document is a collection of all of the free, easy to use ebooks and websites that will make your project quick, easy, and accurate. 

General Information 

This guide is designed to help you find information about Greek mythology and mythological characters using the Internet and/or the library.

This is a link to the introduction presentation presented in the library: http://prezi.com/isvumv19tzq6/greek-mythology/

Here are the notes you completed in class. 

The best way to begin your search is to figure out key terms that point to the specific information you need. Using specific terms while searching results in better, faster, and more concise information retrieval (basically this will help you find good information quickly). Use some of the key terms listed below (for example) when searching the Internet or your local library's online catalog:

• Greek legends; Greek mythology

• If possible, give the specific legend: Oedipus Rex, Agamemnon

• Greek god; Greek goddess

• If possible, give the specific name: Poseidon, Minerva, Aphrodite, Zeus

• Greek heroes

• If possible, give the specific name: Odysseus, Helena

• Greek mythological creatures (or monsters)

• If possible, give the specific name: cyclops; Pegasus; Minotaur

• Specific events or key ideas: Trojan horse, Achilles' heel

Indexed Resources

The high school has many resources that point to information on Greek mythology . Try looking in Badgerlink. The following list includes information on Greek mythology; many of these sites contain links to other sites on the Internet that you may also find helpful.

• Information on Myths and Mythological Characters

  • Encyclopedia Mythica:

  • "This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, mysticism, and more. It contains hundreds of definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world." Mythologies covered include Chinese, Greek, Latvian, Norse, Persian and Roman."

  • Myth Man: 200 pages to help you with your mythology projects, including something like 700 pictures...and still no sign of slowing down!

  • Gale Virtual Reference Library has an online encyclopedia about Ancient Greece and Rome. Information about your myth is arranged alphabetically by the person the myth is about. Most myths have quite extensive sections. You can also try the Encyclopedia of World Mythology for even more information.

    • History, Criticism, and Full-Text of Greek Myths

    • The Internet Classics Archive

    • The Classical and Biblical resources section of Literary Resources on the Net contains some links related to Greek mythology and literature.

    • History for Kids' Greek Civilization Topics, with a specific section for the Arts.

Online Website Resources

Click on Badgerlink  link. Under "Browse by Audience" (on the right hand side of your screen after you scroll down a bit).  Select "High School Students".

Scroll down until you find "MAS Ultra." Be sure to select all EBSCO databases.Explore the resource.

Go back to Badgerlink. Find "Encyclopedia Britannica Online High School Edition." Explore the resource.

Finally, find "Gale." (in the Online Resources on the library's homepage)

Print Resources

Your library has a lot of information on Greek mythology and mythological characters. We use the Dewey Decimal Classification system. Some call numbers that may be useful are listed below. Please ask if you need help finding a section.

292 Classical (Greek and Roman) religion

398 Folklore

880 Hellenic Literatures; classical Greek

938 History of the Ancient World—Greece

For quick reference information you may want to consult the following print sources:

• Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's book of Greek myths.

• The Greek Gods

• The Greek Myths

Assessments

Greek Myth Scavenger Hunt

**Friendly reminder: these quizzes are intended to be completed individually.