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Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students
Call Number: REF 938 ANC
Gods, Goddesses and Mythology
Call Number: REF 291.1 GOD
* Note - This is the print version of the same title that is available in Marshall Cavendish.

Browse Dewey numbers 291 and 292 in the Reference Room (downstairs) and on the main floor.

Suggestion: Search by name of immortal, for ex. Zeus or search by culture, for ex. Mayan or Scandanavia

Look for results in Gods, Goddesses and Mythology or Exploring Ancient Civilizations

NOTE: This eBook collection requires the database username/password - found on p. 34 of Student Planner.

Suggestion: Use search phrase world mythology or search by specific culture, for ex. Norse mythology

Look for results in dewey 291

Use the One Search tab for web results

Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology
A website version of Carlos Parada's book, Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology. Detailed biographies of Greek mythological characters, both human and divine, with illustrative passages and family trees.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Navigate by using the menu on the left, or select a letter from the index at the bottom of the page.
Includes citation tool
Myth Web
Includes drawings. Click on Search. Type in the name of your god/goddess. Scroll down and click on Encyclopedia
Greek Mythology
Includes citation tool.