Websites Related to Myths, Legends and Lore
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Encyclopedia Mythica. Enter the encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Here you will find everything from A-gskw to Zveda Vechanyaya, with plenty in between. The mythology section is divided to six geographical regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania. Each region has many clearly defined subdivisions that will ease your search. The Folklore section contains general folklore, Arthurian legends, and fascinating folktales from many lands. In addition, we feature special interest areas to enhance and refine your research. A Bestiary, legendary heroes, an image gallery, and genealogical tables of various pantheons and prominent houses. In the image gallery you will find hundreds of images of all kinds of deities, heroes, and strange creatures of every description. The encyclopedia will serve the serious researcher, the student, and the casual reader with equal success.
http://www.pantheon.org/
Germanic Mythology. The site features texts, translations ans scholarship resources for those with a burning desire to know more about German mythology.
http://www.germanicmythology.com/index.html#CREATIVE_MYTHOLOGY
History of the World. This site includes sections on world religions and the history of the cultures that gave us the great myths of the world. http://all-history.org/2-3.html
Myths and Legends. Here you'll find information on the ancient myths and legends, particularly those of the Greeks and Romans. http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/greeceancientgreece/u/Classics.--2h.htm
Mythography. Explore mythology and art by looking at information about the classic stories of heroes and gods. From the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, to the legends of the Celts, Mythography presents resources and reference materials about mythology - including recommended books, and lexicons that explain Greek, Roman, and Celtic terms and words.
http://www.mythography.com/myth/
Theoi Greek Mythology. Welcome to the Theoi Project, a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. The aim of the project is to provide a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion.
http://www.theoi.com/
Rick Riordan. Welcome to the on-line world of Rick Riordan!
http://www.rickriordan.com/my-books/percy-jackson/explore-mythology
Windows to the Universe. Major site that introduces the complete world of mytholgy from around the globe and beyond!
http://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/worldmap_new.html
Mythology Websites. Research guide on the myths, legends, and folktales of the Ancient World.
http://libguides.pima.edu/content.php?pid=120118&sid=1034272
Classical Mythology. Online college textbook from Oxford University Press.
http://www.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780195308044/?view=usa
Magical Creatures and Beings. Online encyclopedia of myriads of supernatural entities.
http://www.musesrealm.net/deities/creatures.html
Encyclopedia Mythica. Enter the encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Here you will find everything from A-gskw to Zveda Vechanyaya, with plenty in between. The mythology section is divided to six geographical regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania. Each region has many clearly defined subdivisions that will ease your search. The Folklore section contains general folklore, Arthurian legends, and fascinating folktales from many lands. In addition, we feature special interest areas to enhance and refine your research. A Bestiary, legendary heroes, an image gallery, and genealogical tables of various pantheons and prominent houses. In the image gallery you will find hundreds of images of all kinds of deities, heroes, and strange creatures of every description. The encyclopedia will serve the serious researcher, the student, and the casual reader with equal success.
http://www.pantheon.org/
Germanic Mythology. The site features texts, translations ans scholarship resources for those with a burning desire to know more about German mythology.
http://www.germanicmythology.com/index.html#CREATIVE_MYTHOLOGY
History of the World. This site includes sections on world religions and the history of the cultures that gave us the great myths of the world. http://all-history.org/2-3.html
Myths and Legends. Here you'll find information on the ancient myths and legends, particularly those of the Greeks and Romans. http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/greeceancientgreece/u/Classics.--2h.htm
Mythography. Explore mythology and art by looking at information about the classic stories of heroes and gods. From the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, to the legends of the Celts, Mythography presents resources and reference materials about mythology - including recommended books, and lexicons that explain Greek, Roman, and Celtic terms and words.
http://www.mythography.com/myth/
Theoi Greek Mythology. Welcome to the Theoi Project, a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. The aim of the project is to provide a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion.
http://www.theoi.com/
Rick Riordan. Welcome to the on-line world of Rick Riordan!
http://www.rickriordan.com/my-books/percy-jackson/explore-mythology
Windows to the Universe. Major site that introduces the complete world of mytholgy from around the globe and beyond!
http://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/worldmap_new.html
Mythology Websites. Research guide on the myths, legends, and folktales of the Ancient World.
http://libguides.pima.edu/content.php?pid=120118&sid=1034272
Classical Mythology. Online college textbook from Oxford University Press.
http://www.oup.com/us/companion.websites/9780195308044/?view=usa
Magical Creatures and Beings. Online encyclopedia of myriads of supernatural entities.
http://www.musesrealm.net/deities/creatures.html
Book Sites on the Web
The following sites are a great place to begin if you are searching for books to read!
Goodreads is a "social cataloging" website founded in December 2006 and launched in January 2007. The website allows individuals to freely search the site's extensive database of books, annotations, and reviews. Users are able to sign up and register books to generate library catalogs and reading lists. Users can also create their own groups of book suggestions and discussions.
http://www.goodreads.com/
Project Gutenberg offers over 42,000 free ebooks whose copyrights have expired: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online. http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
Shelfari See what your friends are reading. Create virtual bookshelves for your books to keep track of what you've read. Discuss your favorite books in a book club. Share quotes and book summaries with your friends. A fun way to find great books!
http://www.shelfari.com/
LibraryThing catalogs your books online, easily, quickly and for free.
http://www.librarything.com/
Goodreads is a "social cataloging" website founded in December 2006 and launched in January 2007. The website allows individuals to freely search the site's extensive database of books, annotations, and reviews. Users are able to sign up and register books to generate library catalogs and reading lists. Users can also create their own groups of book suggestions and discussions.
http://www.goodreads.com/
Project Gutenberg offers over 42,000 free ebooks whose copyrights have expired: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online. http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
Shelfari See what your friends are reading. Create virtual bookshelves for your books to keep track of what you've read. Discuss your favorite books in a book club. Share quotes and book summaries with your friends. A fun way to find great books!
http://www.shelfari.com/
LibraryThing catalogs your books online, easily, quickly and for free.
http://www.librarything.com/
Interactive Sites
The following websites have interactive features:
Camp Halfblood: Rick Riordan's site on Greek mythology has several interactive features
http://www.rickriordan.com/my-books/percy-jackson/explore-mythology.aspx
Mythology E-Themes:These sites are about various myths from different countries and cultures, emphasizing Greek myths and constellations. Includes links to sites with pictures and a museum tour.
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/569
Camp Halfblood: Rick Riordan's site on Greek mythology has several interactive features
http://www.rickriordan.com/my-books/percy-jackson/explore-mythology.aspx
Mythology E-Themes:These sites are about various myths from different countries and cultures, emphasizing Greek myths and constellations. Includes links to sites with pictures and a museum tour.
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/569