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Norse and Celtic
A-Z of Norse Mythology - A light hearted look at Norse mythology. Fully cross-referenced gods, giants, heroes
and legends from Scandinavia.
A Bit of Swedish (and Scandinavian) History - Overview of Norse mythology and sections on Loki and the
Nornir and Disir.
Eddas and Sagas on the Internet - List of links to resources of Germanic literature, history, and mythology,
including the Eddas, sagas, and Beowulf.
Gallery of Historical Figures - Many Germanic - Norse mythical gods and legendary figures are depicted in
highly life-like sculpture by artist and storyteller George Stuart.
Germanic Mythology - Student project by Bridget Herrera, covering cosmography and the pantheon.
Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas - Germanic mythology and culture with a focus on Old Norse, including
sections on deities and monuments.
Grimm's Teutonic Mythology - Complete texts of the four volume collection of Germanic mythology compiled by
the Grimm Brothers.
The Guild of the Runescratchers - Aims to awake the ancient heritage spirit, and create art in the form of
runestones.
In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales - By Abbie Farwell Brown (1902), e-text from the Baldwin Project.
The Journal of Germanic Mythology and Folklore - A web-published academic journal concerning all aspects of
Germanic mythology and folklore, from ancient to modern.
Norse Fornnordisk Mytologi - English translation of the Hávamál, runic inscriptions and carvings, with images of
runestones and deities.
Norse Mythology - List of names from Norse mythology, from Infoplease.com.
Sagnanet - Icelandic medieval literature online from Cornell Library.
Scandinavian Mythology and Folklore - List of names in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore, compiled
by Scott Trimble.
Teutonic Mythology - Online book by Viktor Rydberg (1825-1895), discussing Germanic sagas and myths.
Viking/Norse Religion - Introduction to the pre-Christian religious beliefs of the Scandinavian people.
Animal Symbolism in Celtic Mythology - Overview article by Lars Noodén, discussing the tie between animals in
Celtic and Welsh mythology with fertility and vitality.
Celtic Literature Collective - A collection of medieval Celtic literature, relying on primary sources and modern
scholarship.
Celtic Mythology - Commentary and literary resources on the ancient religious and spiritual beliefs of the Celts.
Celtic Studies Resources - FAQs, articles, annotated links and reading lists on Celtic topics from an opinionated
digital medievalist.
Epona.net - In-depth historical information about Epona, the Gaulish goddess of horses. Fully referenced and
illustrated.
Gods of the Britons and Gauls - A listing of the gods of the Celtic Britons and Gauls, including descriptions name
interpretations and legends.
Legends: Erin and Alba - Annotated guide to resources on the net.
Lugodoc's Guide to Celtic Mythology - An overview of the Welsh and Irish canons.
Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race - By Thomas Rolleston (1911), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text
Archive.
Of Celts - Windsor Castle - Of Celts, fairy tales, stories, and history.
The Sacred Fire - A celebration of ancient Celtic history and lore, including legends, myths, festivals, the
calendar, druids, ogham, faeries and leprechauns.
Classical Greece
Ancient Greek Mythology - Covers the Olympian gods and goddesses, heroes and major mythological stories.
Apollonius Rhodius' Argonautica Online on Windsor Castle - The travels of Jason and the argonauts and other
stories, adapted from R. C. Seaton's translation.
Classical Myth: The Ancient Sources - Drawing together ancient texts and images concerning the major figures of
Greek and Roman mythology, by Laurel Bowman, University of Victoria.
Classical Mythology Directory - Syllabus for a course in classical mythology, from Robin Mitchell-Boyas,
Temple University.
Classical Myths and Legends - Summary of major classical myths and legends, with extensive name index.
Dick Caldwell's Greek Myths - An exploration of Greek Myths categorized by city.
Empire Arts Resource - The Greek mythology poetry of Michael J. Farrand.
Encyclopedia Mythica [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - On-line encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend.
Eoster - Mysteries of the Resurrected Child - Discussing myths and symbols of Greek spring and vegetation
deities.
Family Tree of Greek Gods and Goddesses - A visual genealogy list of the Greek gods and goddesses.
Forged By Lightning: The Gods - Extensive information on the Greek, Roman and Carthaginian Gods and
Goddesses mentioned in Forged By Lightning: A Novel of Hannibal and Scipio.
From Myth To Eternity - Excerpts from a CD Rom presenting Greek mythology in stories and images with
historical background.
Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece - Greek gods, goddesses and heroes of ancient Greece. Myths of Greek
gods, picture galleries and mythology quizzes.
Gods Metaphysics and Philosophy in modern History - How Greek Myths are becoming today's reality.
Greek & Roman Mythology - Helen Roberts chronicles the classical myths of Greece and Rome. Also includes an
illustrated encyclopedia.
Greek and Roman Mythology - List of names from Greek and Roman mythology, from Infoplease.com.
Greek Deities - Basic information on several Greek deities, with links.
Greek Gods - Table of the gods and goddesses, some with descriptions.
Greek Gods and Goddesses - Learn everything about Greek Gods and Goddesses.
Greek Lovers and Legends - Brought to you by the Mythography site in encyclopedic form.
Greek Mythology - A reference of Greek gods, goddesses, Titans, heros and monsters.
Greek Mythology - Devoted to the early Greek mythology from the Iliad to the fall of the last tyrant.
Greek Mythology - Introduction to ancient Greek mythology combining information from a number of sources.
Greek Mythology [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Simple introduction to the gods, heros, creatures, and stories of the
Greek world.
Greek Mythology: Chapters in Pre-History - A new look at the myths of the Greek seen as portions of a much
older, lost historical tradition. A detailed on-line book by William Harris, Professor Emeritus, Middlebury
College.
Greek Myths - A retelling of selected Greek Myths. Particularly useful for children who are being introduced to
Greek Mythology for the first time.
GreekMythology.com - Greek Mythology - Greek mythology offers extensive information and pictures on the
gods, goddess and myths of ancient Greece.
Hellenism: Mythology - Covering creation myths, heroic legends, and Homer's Odyssey and Iliad.
Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica - Part of the Online Medieval and Classical Library.
Medea's Lair - A collection of mythology stories from ancient Greece, with paintings to compliment the pages.
Mythman Greek Mythology [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Modern-style retelling of the Greek Myths. A new one
each month. Illustrated and in a fun style. Also includes a homework help section.
MythNET - A source of information about Greek and Roman Mythology. Learn about the Gods, Mythical
Creatures and Monsters, the Heroes and their stories and genealogy.
Mythography [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explore Greek mythology through the eye of the artist. Features
sections on gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, lovers and legends, and creatures and chimerae.
Mythweb [ Kids/Teens ] - Shares many of the stories from ancient Greek mythology - heroes, gods and monsters.
Cartoon illustrations.
Name and Fame: Greek and Roman - List of names of famous and not-so-famous characters from Greek and
Roman mythology.
Old Greek Stories on Windsor Castle - Old Greek Stories Retold.
Oxford Classical Mythology Online! - Retells the myths and legends of Greece and Rome enabling students to
explore and appreciate the most significant ancient sources of classical legends and myths.
Perseus Project - Summary of Apollodorus's Library - Frazer's summary of Apollodorus' handbook of Greek
mythology all aspects of ancient texts, and including a superb image library.
Principal Gods Family Tree - From Edith Hamiltion's Mythology, with clickable links to each god and goddess.
SoYouWanna Learn the Basics of Greek Mythology? [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Walks readers through the
fundamentals of Greek mythology, including gods, heroes, and remnants of mythology in modern life.
The Greek Heroes - Tales of Perseus, the Argonauts, and Theseus, by Charles Kingsley.
The Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for My Children - Tales of Perseus, the Argonauts, and Theseus, by Charles
Kingsley; e-text at the Project Gutenberg.
The Immortals - List of gods, goddesses, and other creatures of Greek mythology. - Information on the
Olympians, Chthonians, Titans, and free spirits.
The Parthenon [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Richly-illustrated site examines the form and function, statutes,
columns, and carvings in this ancient Greek temple.
The River Styx - The Myths of Hades - Myths of the underworld, its king and inhabitants.
TheLostInfo.com - Greek Mythology - The Lost Info offers information and pictures about the gods, Titans,
heroes and monsters from Greek Mythology.
Theoi Project Guide to Greek Mythology - Encyclopedia of Greek gods, spirits and monsters with detailed
individual biographies. Quotes from classical literature, gallery of Greek and Roman art and e-texts classics
library.
Thinkquest: Greek Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, Titans and More [ Kids ] - Explains main figures in many Greek
myths.
Women in Greek Myths - A who's-who on all females in Greek mythology, with a section on Greek Men, and
collection of myths.
Southeast Asia (China, Korea and Japan)
Chinavista: Chinese Myths and Fantasies - Brief overview of the history and defining characteristics of Chinese
mythology.
Chinavista: Deities Worshipped by Farmers - Some of the gods worshipped by Chinese farmers.
Chinavista: Selected Chinese Myths and Fantasies - Small selection of well-known myths and legends.
Chinese Legends - Brief accounts of several myths and legends on emperor Huangdi, and how the world was
formed.
The Creation Myth of Yayo - Told by Siapen Kotan Isamo of the Yami, a Malayo-Polynesian people inhabiting
Orchid Island, part of the Republic of China, Taiwan.
Eight Immortals of Chinese Mythology - Listing of the names of the Eight Immortals and their iconography.
Stove Gods - Overview of the various legends of the Stove God, including artwork.
Chinese Tales and Fables - Chinese Tales and Fables is an illustrated e-book with Chinese art and enhanced with
Chinese classical music. Each fable is a brief story, contained on a single page with an implied common-sense
moral.
Chinese Tea Stories - Chinese folklore, folktales and legends retold by Colette.
The Illuminated Lantern: Ghosts and Fox Spirits - Article on supernatural literature in China, by Peter Nepstad;
including tales from Pu Songling.
The Legend of Lady White Snake - Synopsis and background of the legend, and comparison with similar legends
and its connection with Chinese Opera.
Korean Folk Tales - Four illustrated tales, from "Korean Folk and Fairy Tales" by Suzanne Crowder Han.
Amaterasu: Out of the Cave and Into the Light - A tale of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu and the Storm God
Susano-O.
Gods of Man: Japan - Listing of some of Japan's deities, excerpted from "The Gods of Man," by David W.
Owens.
Japanese Myth - Short retellings of Japanese myths.
Japanese Mythology - Brief overview of Japanese deities, demons, and ghosts with art work.
Japanese Mythology - Basic overview of Japan's deities and myths.
The Folktales in Fukushima - Three folktales from Fukushima Prefecture in Japan.
Foxtrot's Collection of Kitsune Lore - Lore and tales about Japanese fox spirits.
Japanese Ghosts - Article by Tim Screech, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
The Kitsune's WebRing - Containing stories, legends, and information about the fox-spirits called Kitsune in
Japanese.
Kwaidan - Stories and Studies of Strange Things - Lafcadio Hearn's 1904 book of Japanese stories of ghosts and
the extraordinary.
Middle Eastern (Assyrian, Babylonian, Hittite)
Canaanite/Ugaritic Mythology - FAQ about the Canaanite pantheon, as recovered from the city of Ugarit in what
is now western Syria, by Christopher Siren.
Hittite/Hurrian Mythology - FAQ concerning Hittite and Hurrian mythology, superstitions, and cosmology, by
Christopher Siren.
Assyro-Babylonian Mythology - FAQ about the pantheon, cosmology, and history of the Assyrians and
Babylonians, by Christopher B. Siren (1999).
Before the Legend of Noah - Essay about Mesopotamian flood legends recorded before the bible.
Gateways to Babylon - Ancient and modern texts on Mesopotamian mythology, religion, and deities.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria - The complete book written by Donald A. Mackenzie.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria - By T. G. Pinches, e-text from the Project Gutenberg.
ETCSL: Narrative and Mythological Compositions - Compositions on deities and heroes, with English
translations and bibliography, from The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature.
Lugalbanda Epic - A lay version of the Sumerian epic depicting the exploits of Lugalbanda, the father of
Gilgamesh.
Sumerian Mythology FAQ - Introduction to the Sumurian culture, pantheon, and cosmology, including Biblical
cross-references; by Christopher Siren (2000).
The Epic of Gilgamesh - The text as translated by Maureen Gallery Kovacs.
Epic of Gilgamesh Theatre Production - The oldest known heroes tale Gilgamesh and Enkidu has been created
into a play. Photos, score, text, and references.
Gilgamesh - The complete text by tablet.
Gilgamesh - In Search of Immortality - The story as translated.
Gilgamesh Summary - Summary of the Old Babylonian heroic poem, which describes the legendary story of
Gilgamesh, King of Uruk.
He Who Saw Everything - Verse version of the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Sin-leqe-unnini - Extracts from the legend of Gilgamesh.
Storytelling, the Meaning of Life, and The Epic of Gilgamesh - Article by Arthur A. Brown discussing the literary
development in the several versions of the epic of Gilgamesh.
Native North American
Aadizookaan - Traditional Stories, Legends, and Myths - Extensive collection of annotated links to traditional
stories, myths, and legends from many different Native American Nations.
The Encyclopedia of Hotcâk (Winnebago) Mythology - Articles, stories, and histories, edited and compiled by
Richard L. Dieterle, with genealogies, bibliography, and links.
Haliksai! This Is How It Was - Hopi myth excerpted from Harry C. James' book "Pages From Hopi History."
Many Swans: Sun Myth of the North American Indians - By Amy Lowell (1920), e-text from the Electronic Text
Center, University of Virginia Library.
The Myth of Hiawatha and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians - By
Henry R. Schoolcraft (1856), e-text from Early Canadiana Online.
The Myths of the New World: A Treatise on the Symbolism and Mythology of the Red Race of America - By
Daniel G. Brinton (1868), e-text from Early Canadiana Online.
Notes on Eskimo Traditions - Article by Harlan I. Smith (1893?), e-text from Early Canadiana Online.
Tales of the North American Indians - Anthologized by Stith Thompson (1929), e-text from the Internet Sacred
Text Archive.
The Thunder-bird Amongst the Algonkins - Article by A. F. Chamberlain (1890?), e-text from Early Canadiana
Online.
Traditions of the Hopi - By H. R. Voth (1905), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text Archive.
White Buffalo Calf Woman Brings the First Pipe - A Lakota myth as told by Joseph Chasing Horse.
Beloved Fear: Two Scary Inuit Folk Tales for Halloween - Two tales that scared Rachel Attituq Qitsualik as a
child, published in Nunatsiaq News.
Maya Stories - From "Tales and Legends of the Q'anjob'al Maya" of Guatemala, as told by don Pedro Miguel Say.
Geow-lud-mo-sis-eg : Little People - Maliseet folklore about magical little beings similar to the Leprechauns of
Ireland.
MicMac Creation Story - Native American MicMac folklore about the relationship between the Great Spirit
Creator and Human Beings and the Environment.
Origin of the Medicine Man - Passamaquoddy native American lore about Glooscap, the Good Spirit.
The Origin of the Thunderbird - Passamaquoddy native legend about two Indians who desire to find the origin of
thunder.
Rabbit and the Moon Man - Micmac folklore about Rabbit, the great hunter.
The Strange Origin of Corn - Abnaki folklore about long ago when Indians were first made.
Native American Religion in Early America - Historical essays aimed at educators, with pictures and links.
Native American Sisters - Description of Native American spirituality, with quotes from Indian religious figures
and excerpts from a book by a Lakota Sioux nun.
Native American Spirituality - Essay about land-based spirituality, creation mythology and immanence.
Native American Spirituality - A general overview with quotes, essays, and links.
Native Wisdom - Article by Nora Bunce, an eastern Cherokee woman, on the religious beliefs of her people.
The Road to Nazlini - Video about traditional American Indian religious practices.
Seeking Native American Spirituality: Read This First! - Cautionary note for seekers of American Indian
spirituality.
Shamanism: It Ain't Native American Religion! - Explanation of the difference between Eurasian shamanism and
American Indian religion, by a shamanic devotee.
Spirit Path - A twice-monthly newsletter dedicated to American Indian spirituality and other information.
Summary of Native American Religions - School paper about the religion of the Iroquois Nation, Dakota (Sioux)
and Apache tribes.
Egyptian
Ancient Egypt: the Mythology - Covering deities, symbols, and myths, along with articles about ancient Egyptian
culture and history.
Ancient Egyptian Mythology and Culture at a glance - Information on Ancient Egyptian life, culture, mythology,
gods and goddesses, religion, mummification, life after death, hieroglyphics and symbols.
Ancient Egyptian Religion - Sections on mummification and the Book fof the Dead, with illustrated list of
Egyptian gods.
Assorted Egyptian Religious Texts - Piecing together the myths of Osiris and Horus, Father and Son, with various
Egyptian texts.
Egypt Legends - Egyptian legends based on papyrus and pyramid texts.
Egyptian Mythology - Snippets of Egyptian mythology.
Egyptian Mythology Today - List of links to sites dealing with ancient Egypt.
Fruit of the Nile - Overview of ancient Egyptian gods, symbols, religious practices, and pharaohs.
Guardian's Egypt - Ancient Egyptian Religion - Links to sites about ancient Egyptian mythology and religion.
Infoplease.com: Egyptian Mythology - List of names from Egyptian mythology.
Yahoo! Groups: Ancient Egyptian Mythology - Discussion group for Egyptian mythology.
Abydos Triad and Set - Recounts the story of Osiris and his brother Set, along with their sister wives Isis and
Nemphys.
Ancient Egyptian Culture - This exhibit has information on the culture of ancient Egypt including that on
architecture, art, hieroglyphics, the daily life of ancient Egyptians, military and maps.
Egyptian Mythology - Overview of Egyptian mythology with detailed listings of the primary gods and goddesses
along with their place of worship
Five Days Out of Time - Recounts the story of creation with Osiris, Set, Nephthys, Isis and Horus.
Hor - Book about ancient Egypt published online. The sun-god, Re, journeys through the underworld towards the
dawn.
Miwu - Miwu is a collaborative website; it publishes written and artistic material regarding the Egyptian feline
gods. It is currently accepting submissions.
Creation - Article introduces three regional creation cycles, the Heliopolitan, Hermopolitan and the Memphite.
Egyptian Creation Myths - An introduction to ancient Egyptian stories of creation, with the myths of creator gods,
Atum and Khepri.
Gods and Goddesses in Ancient Egypt :: Creation - A synthesis of ancient Egyptian creation stories, episodes and
references drawn from numerous different sources.
African
Into Africa Adventures - Travelogue comprising some myths and legends of the VhaVenda nation in South
Africa.
Myths and Legends of the Bantu - By Alice Werner (1933), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text Archive.
The Place of the Elephant in the Culture of Northern Cameroon - On the elephant's important and mythical
position in the culture and oral traditions among the local population of Northern Cameroon.
African Folktales - Eight Zulu folktales contributed by Loreen McDonald.
Bura Folktales - Folktales from the Bura in Northern Nigeria from missionary Albert Helser's 1930 book on his
teacher experiences.
Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa - By Elphinstone Dayrell (1910), e-text from the Internet Sacred
Text Archive.
Folktales - Three folktales of Ananse the Spider and their meaning in Ghanese culture.
Folktales: The Feast - An African folktale about Dukufruoko (Turtle), told by Oni.
Hausa Folklore - Collected by R. Sutherland Rattray (1913), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text Archive.
Kaffir Folk-Lore - Xhosa folk tales by George McCall Theal (1886), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text Archive.
The King of the African Jungle - An African comical animal tale.
Motherland Nigeria Stories - Collection of Nigerian and other African folktales listed by theme.
Notes on the Folklore of the Fjort (French Congo) - By Richard Edward Dennett (1898), e-text from the Internet
Sacred Text Archive.
South-African Folk-Tales - By James A. Honeij (1910), e-text from the Internet Sacred Texts Archive.
Specimens of Bushman Folkore - By W. H. I. Bleek and L. C. Lloyd (1911), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text
Archive.
Wildlife Africa: African Tales - Retellings of Bushman, Khoi, Tswana and Kurdi tales.
Creation in African Thought - A discussion of creation myths in African Traditional Religions, in the context of
developing a theology of ecology for the continent.
Creation Mythology of Africa - Essay comparing five African creation myths.
Gikuyu Creation Myth - A translation of this Kenyan people's creation story.
Kabyl Creation and Origin Myths - The first human beings and the beginnings of agriculture; stories of a Berber
people in North Africa
Eastern Indian
Animals of Indian Mythology - On the role of animals and animal gods in Hindu mythology.
Gods in Hindu Dharma - The concept of God in Hindu religion, with an overview of the major deities and their
manifestations.
Hindu Gods - Spiritual purpose, physical characteristics, and places of worship of Hindu deities.
Indian Mythology - A substantial collection of links to individual stories on the web, and indices on the
terminology and principal characters.
Indian Mythology - A glimpse into the rich mythology, various gods, goddesses and legends of India with some
detailed information and colorful images.
Kamat's Potpourri - Mythology - Index of topics at Kamat's Potpourri on the mythology of India.
Lakshmi and Saraswati - Tales in Mythology and Art - Accounts of the goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati, with
examples of images.
Mythology Stories of India - Retelling for children of many stories such of the origin of Ganesha, and the
Ramayana.
Myths and Legends of Indian Temples - From Templenet: a selection of stories and legends connected with the
temples and presiding deities.
Sages, Rushis & Saints - Vignettes on the more important sages from mythology as well as from history.
Stories for Children - A collection of stories taken from the Mahabharata, in simple English in a form suitable for
children.
Stories from Indian Mythology for Children - Popular tales summarized for children to enjoy, including the
Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
The Vedic Age - Astronomy and creation myths of Vedic India.
Eastern Stories and Legends - By Marie L. Shedlock (1920), e-text from the Baldwin Project.
Folk Tales from Kashmir - Tales current in the valley of Kashmir, collected by S. L. Sadhu.
Indian Fairy Tales - Collected by Joseph Jacobs, e-text at the Gutenberg project.
IndiaParenting: Indian Children's Stories - Large collection comprising myths, legends, fables, Jataka-tales, fairy
tales, witty tales and other stories.
IndiaParenting: Panchatantra - Ten fables from the Panchatantra, retold for children.
Kashmiri Folktales - Six folktales, including an audio clip (in Kashmiri).
Tales from the Panchatantra - Fifteen fables from the Panchatantra.
Tales of King Vikram and Betaal the Vampire - Selection of five stories.
Tales Of The Punjab - By Flora Annie Steel, e-text at the Gutenberg project.
Tales of the Punjab - By Flora Annie Steel (1894), e-text of the Celebration of Women Writers.
The Tortoise and the Geese and Other Fables of Bidpai - Retold by Maude Barrows Dutton (1908); e-text at The
Baldwin Project.
The Laws of Manu - A translation of the first chapter of the Book of Manu, in which is described the creation of
the cosmos, caste, and sacred law.
Australian Aboriginal
Australian Dreamtime - Overview of the oral traditions of the Aboriginals about the origins of the land and its
people.
Australian Legendary Tales: Folk-Lore of the Noongahburrahs as Told to the Picaninnies - By Katherine Langloh
Parker (1897), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text Archive.
Australian Legends - By C. W. Peck (1933), e-text from the Internet Sacred Text Archive.
Didjeridu Myths and Legends - From Ed Drury's Didjiridu site.
The Euahlayi Tribe - An ethnography by K. Langloh Parker (1905) on the culture, spiritual beliefs and
ceremonies of the Euahlayi.
Some Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines - By W. E. Thomas (1923), e-text from the Internet Sacred
Text Archive.
Stories - Myths from several Australian peoples, presented by a college student of archaeoastronomy.
Stories of the Dreaming - Presenting Aboriginal stories of the time before time, when the Ancestor spirits roamed
the earth.
Various World Myth Sites
Age of Fable Or Beauties of Mythology - Online publication of the 1913 edition of Thomas Bulfinch's classic.
Flood Stories from Around the World - Brief description of flood myths from cultures all over the globe.
Godchecker - Mythology with a Twist - Explores the quirky side of mythology with humorous research, including
a Holy Database of the weird and wonderful gods from around the world.
Gods, Heroes, and Myth - Listings by culture of people and places from legend and myth, with links to tales.
Gods, Monsters and Myths - Brief accounts of popular myths and legends from Greece and Rome, Egypt, Japan,
China, and India.
Literature Network - Thomas Bulfinch - Offers biography and a searchable collection of works.
Morgana's Observatory: Universal Myths and Mysterious Places - Myths of creation, flood, and afterlife, along
with some legends.
MythHome - Myths, deities, and mythological characters from across the world listed by culture, with discussion
board and large collection of links.
Mythic Arts - Writings on mythology, psychopomps, death and the afterlife, ritual and symbolism, and creativity.
Mythical Folk - An on-line encyclopedia of mythology and folklore.
Mythography - Exploring mythology and art from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the legends of the Celts.
Mythological Studies - Ancient European mythology and history with art work.
Mythology - Myths of various cultures related to the heavens, from Windows to the Universe at the University
Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).
Mythology - Infoplease.com overview of the study of myths.
Mythology - Brief sections on classical, Norse and Egyptian myths.
Mythology Notes - Historical overview of the mythologies of the Ancient Near East, the Scandinavians and the
Celts, including story abstracts and names of deities.
NonWestern Mythologies - Course materials with online texts of myths and legends from several Native
American, Slavic, and Asian peoples.
Pantheons - Concise dictionaries of the various divinities from nine Eurasian and Middle Eastern pantheons.
Rachel's Mythology Page - A who-is-who of classical, Norse, Gaelic and Egyptian mythology.
Sacred-Texts - Myths and Sagas - Poetic and prose texts from various cultures including Anglo-Saxon, Arabian,
Arthurian, Celtic and Scandinavian.
Shrine of the Horned Gods - Presentation of ancient, modern, and false horned gods.
Suite101.com: Mythology - Essays on mythology to give insight into what it means to be human.
Timeless Myths - Covering Classical, Norse, and Celtic myths, as well as Arthurian legends, with a summary of
popular deities, heroes, and other characters.
World Myths and Legends in Art - Exhibition of images inspired by mythology around the world with
background information, photos and audio files. From the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
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Folktales from northern India
Giants, monsters, and dragons : an encyclopedia of folklore,
legend, and myth
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Goddesses in world mythology
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Handbook of Chinese mythology
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Handbook of classical mythology
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Handbook of Egyptian mythology
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Handbook of Hindu mythology
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Handbook of Inca mythology
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Handbook of Japanese mythology
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Handbook of Mesoamerican mythology
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Handbook of Native American mythology
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Handbook of Norse mythology
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Handbook of Polynesian mythology
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Italian popular tales
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Medieval Folklore
Mythical West : an encyclopedia of legend, lore, and popular
culture
Mythical zoo : an encyclopedia of animals in world myth,
legend, and literature
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Myths, gods & fantasy
Nectar & ambrosia : an encyclopedia of food in world
mythology
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Old Deccan days, or, Hindoo fairy legends
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Popular stories of ancient Egypt
Popular tales and fictions : their migrations and
transformations.
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Voyages in classical mythology
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Women of classical mythology : a biographical dictionary
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DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBERS TO BROWSE
If you want to browse the shelves in the library to locate information about Classical
Mythology look for these numbers: 398.2 (folklore), 290-299 (religion)
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