Roman Gods, Goddesses & Mythological Figures

 

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Books

Books about Roman gods, goddesses, and mythology have been reserved under Ms. Mullay’s name. They are shelved on a cart for your use in the Media Center. See the list (click on Categories and Roman Gods, Goddesses & Myths).

 

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E-Books

Electronic editions of print reference books are available through the Media Center. To access the e-books from home, stop by the Media Center for a passwords bookmark. The following e-book collections may be helpful:

ABC-CLIO History Reference Online

http://www.historyreferenceonline.abc-clio.com

Type your search term(s) in the Search box to find articles in a variety of reference books about the gods and goddesses, including The Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology, Handbook of Classical Mythology, Guide to the Gods, Women of Classical Mythology, Voyages in Classical Mythology, and Goddesses in World Mythology.

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Electronic databases

Electronic databases are available in the Favorites menu in Internet Explorer on the Media Center computers, or in the Databases section of the NHHS Media Center home page. To use the databases from home, you will need the list of passwords, which is available in the Media Center.

 

BEST BETS

ADDITIONAL DATABASES

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Web sites

BEST BETS

 

Encyclopedia Mythica

http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/roman/

Describes the beliefs and practices of the inhabitants of the Italian peninsula from ancient times until the ascendancy of Christianity.

 

Infoplease: Greek & Roman Mythology

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0197622.html

Comprehensive list of classical deities with links to brief descriptions.

 

Mythography: Roman Mythology

http://www.loggia.com/myth/content1.html

Resources and reference materials about mythology, including recommended books, and lexicons that explain Greek, Roman, and Celtic terms and words.

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ADDITIONAL WEB SITES

 

Ancient/Classical History Glossary

http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/classics/a/glossary.htm

An alphabetical index to gods and goddesses from About.com.

 

Bulfinch’s Mythology

http://www.bartleby.com/181/

An online version of the classic text that made ancient mythology accessible to a broad audience.

 

Descendants of the Gods

http://www.forumromanum.org/mythology/genealogy.html

A family tree that traces the blood relationships of more than 1,000 characters in Greco-Roman mythology.

 

Fact Monster: Greek and Roman Mythology

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0197622.html

Information about the relationships and characters in classical mythology.

 

God Checker: Roman Mythology

http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/roman-mythology.php

A-Z list of 204 Roman gods with links to brief descriptions and vital statistics.

 

Gods and Goddesses

http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/godsmyth/

About.com’s subject directory with links to articles about gods and goddesses.

 

The Latin Site: Mythology

http://www.geocities.com/thelatinsite/classic/myth.html

Summarizes names, duties, powers, spouses, and parents of Roman deities.

 

MythNET

http://www.classicsunveiled.com/mythnet/html/

Brief summaries of the gods and their influence upon the great mythological stories of the Ancient world.

 

Nova Roma

http://www.novaroma.org/religio_romana/deities.html

An overview of the basic principles of Roman religion, legends, holidays, and festivals.

 

Odyssey: Rome

http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/ROME/mythology.html

Brief overview of Roman gods, goddesses, and religious beliefs.

 

Olga’s Gallery

http://www.abcgallery.com/mythindex.html

Information about gods and goddesses, with links to their images in classic works of art.

 

Roman Empire

http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/gods.html

An overview of the gods from the companion site to the PBS series.

 

Roman Pantheon

http://www.roman-empire.net/religion/pantheon.html

Names, origins, pictures, and descriptions of the Roman gods.

 

Roman Religion Gallery

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/roman_religion_gallery.shtml

Information about Roman religious practices and beliefs from the BBC.

 

UNRV History

http://www.unrv.com/culture/mythology.php

Information on major gods, minor gods, adopted gods, and the imperial cult.

 

Windows to the Universe

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/myths.html&edu=elem

Images and descriptions of key figures in Roman mythology.

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Plagiarism policy

Plagiarism demonstrates lack of integrity and character. It is inconsistent with the goals and values of NHHS. Review the plagiarism policy to learn about strategies that will help you succeed with honor.

NHHS policy on cheating and plagiarism
 http://www.nhvweb.net/NHHS/English/cheatingplagiarismpolicy.htm

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