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Mythology

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Ancient World Web: Extensive compendium of Internet resources about the Ancient World between 700 and 1000 AD. Includes a master index, and listings by themes including Alternative Theories, Daily Life, and Law and Philosophy.
Author: Hayden, Julia
Subjects: ancient history, archaeology links, mythology
DeweyClass: 930
Resource type: index
Bad Science: An attempt to make teachers and students aware of the examples of the bad science often taught in schools and universities, and offered in popular articles and textbooks. Includes an explanation of what is meant by bad science and pointers to specialised pages on bad science in disciplines such as astronomy, chemistry and meteorology.
Author: Fraser, Alistair B.
Subjects: mythology, science education worldwide
DeweyClass: 507
Resource type: guide
Classics Collections: Links to classics resources comprising subject guides, databases, bibliographies, directories, and journals. Greek and Roman history, art and archaeology, classical mythology, language, and ancient philosophy are among the topics covered.
Author: University of Florida
Subjects: ancient history, ancient philosophy, greek history, mythology, roman history
DeweyClass: 930
Resource type: index
Encyclopedia Mythica: An encyclopaedia of mythology, folklore and legend, containing over 4700 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, legendary creatures and monsters from around the world. Also includes genealogy tables and family trees of many mythologies. The encyclopedia is browsable (arranged by area of mythology) and searchable.
Author: Lindemans, M. F.
Subjects: folklore, mythology
DeweyClass: 398
Resource type: reference document
Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts: Collection of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology from around the world, arranged by theme. Also provides links to material on Aesop's Fables, Hans Christian Andersen, and the Grimm Brothers.
Author: Ashliman, D. L.
Subjects: folklore, mythology
DeweyClass: 398.41
Resource type: documents
Folklore, Myth and Legend: Folk tales and stories from around the world, with many original versions. Also includes folklore reference sources, and forms part of the Children's Literature Web Guide at the University of Calgary.
Author: University of Calgary
Subjects: children's books, folklore, mythology
DeweyClass: 398
Resource type: index
Greek Mythology: Biographical information on figures in Greek mythology. Includes an introduction to the subject, an alphabetical list of the Immortals, and a comparison of Greek and Roman names.
Author: Stewart, Xavr
Subjects: mythology
DeweyClass: 398
Resource type: biography
Mything Links: Resources cover aspects of mythology and folklore that are connected to the likes of calendar customs, including information on the quarter days, and themes that are found in both Eastern and Western cultures, such as the fertility symbol of the Green Man and rites of passage. Information is also available by selecting specific geographical regions of the world, and in the form of reference and educational data for students and teachers.
Author: Jenks, Kathleen
Subjects: customs, folklore, mythology
DeweyClass: 398.2
Resource type: index
Mythology in Western Art: Project aiming to create a collection of art images of mythical characters. Project prepared in University of Haifa Library. Includes images of mythical characters, a bibliography of classic mythology in western art, and links to other Internet sources on mythology.
Author: University of Haifa
Subjects: ethnic art, folklore, mythology
DeweyClass: 398
Resource type: image collection
Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System: An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.
Author: Arnett, Bill
Subjects: astronomy education, moon observation, mythology, planetary guides
DeweyClass: 523
Resource type: guide
Ovid Project: Metamorphosing the Metamorphoses: Born in Italy in 43 BC, the work of Publius Ovidius Naso has contributed to many aspects of western art and civilisation. This resource provides access to illustrations depicting the poetry of Ovid, most notably in the form of 17th century engravings of Johann Wilhelm Bauer and the 1640 translation by George Sandys, both representing Ovid's 'Metamorphoses'. The Ambrose Collection supplies additional material consisting of illustrations and artefacts relating to the work of Ovid.
Author: Greenberg, Hope
Subjects: history of art, mythology, poetry links, roman history
DeweyClass: 850
Resource type: image collection
Society for Interdisciplinary Studies: A UK-based organisation with worldwide membership, formed in response to a growing interest in the works of modern catastrophists who have stimulated controversy in the fields of cosmology, geology, catastrophism and ancient history.
Author: Society for Interdisciplinary Studies
Subjects: cosmology, interdisciplinary studies, mythology
DeweyClass: 060
Resource type: institution
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Addresses popular myths, often created by misinformation and 'old wives tales', such as the likelihood that Coca-Cola contained cocaine, whether or not J.M. Barrie invented the name Wendy, and the cause of Houdini's death. Broader topics covered include Christmas, business, and wedding lore.
Author: Mikkelson, Barbara & Mikkelson, David P.
Subjects: folklore, mythology
DeweyClass: 398
Resource type: documents
World Lecture Hall: Set of annotated links to online courses, course descriptions, tutorials, assignments, tests and other materials used in the teaching of a wide range of subjects.
Author: University of Texas at Austin
Subjects: ancient history, greek history, greek literature, latin, mythology
DeweyClass: 880
Resource type: guide index