• Mythology Around the World


    Mythology Around The World

    Key Terms to Search:

    • Mythology Around The World
    • World Mythology
    • African Mythology
    • Aztec mythology
    • American Indian Mythology
    • Celtic Mythology
    • Egyptian Mythology
    • Greek Mythology 
    • Hindu Mythology
    • Inca Mythology
    • Inuit Mythology
    • Mayan Mythology
    • Norse Mythology
    • Polynesian Mythology
    • Roman Mythology
    • Sumerian Mythology

    Basic Searching: 

    Sweet Search 

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    iseek

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    Google Scholar

    A simple way to search scholarly literature.

    Grolier Online

    Search for your topic.

    EbscoHost

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    Useful Web Sites:

    In Search Of Myths & Heros-What is a Myth?

    A concise overview from PBS.

    Creation Myth Overview

    From Britannica Encyclopedia this article gives you insight into creation myths.

    Myths of the World

    Click the map or use the left side bar to read more about myths of different cultures. 

    Encyclopedia Mythica

    Internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Search by keyword or country. 

    Helpful Books in the School Library:

    Here you will find the call number and title of helpful books you can find and take out. If you are having trouble, ask Mrs. Blaschik for assistance.

    • 292.1 DAY -100 Characters From Classical Mythology: Discover the Fascinating Stories of the Greek and Roman Deities.
    • 201.3 UXL -U-X-L Encyclopedia of World Mythology
    • 291 ZEH -Handbook of the World's Religions
    • 291.1 BIE -The Mythology of North America
    • 291.1 CAM -The Power of Myth
    • 291.03 MYT -Mythologies of the World
    • 291.1 NAR -Greek Mythology
    • 291.1 PHI -Mythology
    • 291.1 BIE -The Mythology of North America
    • 291.1 BUL -Bulfinch's Mythology
    • 291.13 HAM -Mythology 
    • 292 BER PBK -The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
    • 291.2 WAL -The Book of Goddesses
    • 292 DAU Daulaires' Book of Greek Mythology
    • 292 PER -Roman Mythology
    • 292.13 DAL -Greek and Roman Mythology A to Z: A Young Reader's Companion
    • 294.5 OFL PBK -Hindu Myths
    • 293.13 DAL -Norse Mythology A-Z: A Young Reader's Companion
    • 200.31 REM -Egyptian Mythology A to Z
    • 299.32 REM Egyptian Mythology A-Z: A Young Reader's Companion
    • 299.7 NEI PBK -Black Elk Speaks
    • 299.7 UND PBK -Red Man's Religion
    • 299.9 P -Oceanic Mythology
    • 398 P - African Mythology
    • 398.2 HOU - Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology
    • 398.2 EVS -Chimaera
    • 392.8 EVS -The Cyclops
    • 398.2 EVS -Ladon
    • 398.45 EVS -Medusa
    • 398.2 EVS -The Minotaur

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