Online Databases
Grolier Online:
Includes online access to the newest edition of Encyclopedia Americana and web links selected by the encyclopedia's editors. For home access, please click here.
- Try searching by the god or hero's name
- For a broad overview, search for "Greek Mythology"
InfoTrac - PowerSearch:
Provides access to multiple databases that draw on sources including online reference books, newspapers, magazines, and encyclopedias.
- Try searching by the god or hero's name, then add keywords like "temple", "symbol", etc.
- This is a huge database so you will should get many, many results
- Use the tabs at the top of the results page to choose results from specific sources - for this project the "Books" tab is probably your best bet
Useful Websites
Encyclopedia Mythica
From the site: "The Encyclopedia Mythica is an online encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legends. It currently contains over 7,000 entries on gods and goddesses, heroes, legendary creatures and beings from all over the world."
Greek Mythology - Mythweb
Collection of myths, encyclopedia-style entries on the gods, goddesses and other mythological figures.
Greek Mythology Link
Provides extensive and well-indexed information on all aspects of Greek mythololgy. This site is the online companion to "Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology" and is maintained by Carlos Parada, with contributions by many other mythology scholars.
Theoi Greek Mythology
From the site: "a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. The aim of the project is to provide a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion."
