Use EasyBib.com to help you create your works cited list. Check the Citing Sources page for more help.
The library has an extensive collection of print resources to assist you. Please use the OPAC and the books library staff have collected for you.
A good place to start searching for biographical information is the Alberta Learning Online Reference Centre.
 | Go to Grolier Online or World Book to print an article on your individual from one (or more) of the encyclopedias. |
Google Image Search - Use this to find pictures related to your character. A better idea: use Google Advanced Search to search the Web Museum (http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/) or the Museum of Modern Art (http://www.moma.org/collection/) for a work of art of your individual.
World Myths and Legends in Art - This collection of images brings together 26 works of art in the collection of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts inspired by mythology around the world.
Mythology - Windows to the Universe - "For thousands of years people have associated objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects of their physical world with the gods and goddesses of their cultures. Through these pages, find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world, and the works of art people have created to give them expression."
Encyclopedia Mythica - This award-winning site features many useful articles on Greek and Roman mythology. The Genealogy tables help you sort out the Greek gods.
| The heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend. |
| Greek gods and goddesses |
THEOI PROJECT Guide to Greek Mythology & the Ancient Gods - "a comprehensive guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous beasts, and monsters (theres) of ancient Greek mythology."
Winged Sandals - This award-winning site was designed to "inspire a thirst for the classics in a new generation." The Flash version can be slow to load and navigate. Lots here to distract you from your research!
| One useful aspect is the Who's Who in Classical Mythology -- you can hear the pronunciation of the names (in an Australian accent). Produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in association with The University of Melbourne's Centre for Classics and Archaeology. |
| Greek mythology -
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| Roman mythology |
Classical Mythology Online - Companion to the book of the same name, this site provides a text archive, maps, a Character Glossary and a Words and Phrases Glossary.
Greek names vs. Roman Names - Determine whether to look up your character in Greek or in Roman myths.
Classical Mythology - Includes images as well as descriptions of characters.
Immortals of Greek Mythology - An alphabetical list.
Ancient Olympics -- looks at the role of the Olympics in Greek society, as well as the significance of the Games in Greek mythology.
Online Dictionary of Symbolism - Discusses cultural context and possible symbolic meanings.
Online Etymology Dictionary - Use this to research how the names of classical mythological beings have influenced the English language; e.g., type in Venus and you'll get venial, venom, veneration, etc.
An Etymological Dictionary of Classical Mythology - Includes Influences on astronomy, pop culture, etc.
Classical Myth - Classical Myth: The Ancient Sources "This site is designed to draw together the ancient texts and images available on the Web concerning the major figures of Greek and Roman mythology."
This site is the property of M.E. LaZerte High School, Edmonton Public Schools. While you are most welcome to use this site, its organization, all annotations, and most activities are copyrighted, and permission must be sought for their reproduction. E-mail questions to C. Peterson, M.E. LaZerte High School Teacher Librarian, at cynthia dot peterson at epsb dot ca (replace the word "at" with the @ symbol; "dot" with a period). Last updated Dec. 5/06
