Mythology


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Helpful Websites:
Infotrac--very reliable source (you will need to get the login information from the library staff)
World Book Online --
online version of the encyclopedia (you will need to get the login information from the library staff)
World Mythology --
from National Center for Atmospheric Research
Encyclopedia Mythica
Ancient Religions and Myths --
"This site is a collection of articles from different sites on the web. The subjects included can help us understand religions, spirituality and esoteric beliefs."
Myths From Around the World --
from Scholastic Book Publishing
Myths and Legends -- "
The main purpose of the MYTHS.COM domain is to serve as a master link page to other sites which specialize in myths, legends and folklore for all parts of the world, throughout our planet's history."
Mythography
--explore Greek, Roman, and Celtic Mythology

Ireland (Search: Ireland +myth* / Irish +myth*)
Irish Literature, Mythology, Forklore and Drama
Mythography: Celtic Ireland - Gods and Goddesses
Mythical Ireland

An online encyclopedias will give you general information about your topic. Once you are at the encyclopedia’s entry for your topic look around the page. There will be pre-selected web pages listed for your topic and in most cases magazine articles on your topic. Usually online subscription databases will give you a work cited citation for the article that you are using; always look at the bottom of the article for it. To get to our online encyclopedia go to:

You may also want to go to http://www.santacruzpl.org/online/refdb.php to use your public library card and PIN to access many other subscription online databases.

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Page last updated 11/10 by Madeline Britton, Librarian