If you
haven't read some basic facts on your subject matter, then please take
a moment and read at least one reputable general encyclopedia article
(NOT Wikipedia!) from an evaluated encyclopedia, like Britannica Online or World Book Online.
Without knowledge of these basic keywords, it will be near impossible
to find useful information. This is
simply because the words and phrases database and online providers choose to index
information under may not be the same word (or words) as your topic.
Therefore, the more ways you have of describing your topic, the better
your chances are of uncovering useful database information. For example, to find information on Pegasus, you may also want to search:
Greece and Civilization
Rome and Civilization
Gods
Goddesses
Classical Mythology
Greek Mythology
Roman Mythology
Online Databases
The McClain Library has access to several online databases geared
specifically for history students. Check the middle school student conference for off-campus usernames and passwords.
Facts on File Ancient and Medieval History Online
- Simply click Ancient
Rome: 800 BCE to 500 BCE to access information on ancient Roman
agriculture, family life, industry, law, literature, religion, and
trade. Biographies on prominent historical people, like Boudicca and
Julius Caesar are also included. You may gain access to this resource
by clicking the link supplies on the "Databases" page of the library's
website.
World Folklore and Folklife- This is the library's newest database. If you need to study the music, myths, languages, art, legends, and food of yesterday's and today's cultures, this is the best database to start with.
Print Sources
Be sure to check the following titles that have been placed on reserve for your class:
Bulfinch's Mythology
Dictionary of Roman Religion
Gods & Goddesses in the Daily Life of Ancient Romans
Greek and Roman Mythology
Greek Gods and Goddesses
Mythology : Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
Roman Myths
The Greek Myths
The Illustrated Age of Fable
The Oxford Companion to World Mythology
Gods, Goddesses, and Mythology
Bulfinch's Mythology
Classical Mythology
The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend
Internet Source
Encyclopedia Mythica This incredibly useful website offers information on myths and folklore
including Greek, Celtic, Norse, and Roman mythology along with
Arthurian legends. It proves to be a useful website when working on
Latin and Etymology projects
