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Greek and Roman Mythology

Note: The library is open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings for SMARTS

KEYWORDS TO USE:
Name of god/goddess, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Greek myths, Roman myths

A SAMPLE OF PRINT AND ONLINE BOOKS AVAILABLE
Use the Leilehua High School Library OPAC - Book Catalog

REFERENCE BOOKS
R 291 G. Grimal, Pierre. Laurousse world mythology. NY:Exalibur Books, 1965.
R 291 MYT. Mythology; the illustrated anthology of world myth and storytelling. London:Duncan Baird Publishers, 2002.
R 291.1 COT. Cotterell, Arthur. The Macmillan illustrated encyclopedia of myths and legends. NY:Macmillan Pub. Co., 1989.
R 291.2 LEA. Leach, Marjorie.  Guide to the Gods. CA:ABC-CLIO, 1992.
R 291.303 COT.Cotterell, Arthur and Rachel Storm. The ultimate encyclopedia of mythology. China:Hermes House, 1999.
R 291.303 M.  Mercatante, Anthony. The Facts on File encylopedia of world mythology and legend. NY:Facts on File, 1988.
R 292.003 T.  Tripp, Edward.  Crowell's handbook of classical mythology.  NY:Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1970.
R 292.03 K.  Kravitz, David.  Who's who in Greek and Roman mythology. NY:C.N. Poter, 1975.

NON-FICTION
291 B.  Bulfinch, Thomas. Mythology: the age of fable, the age of chivalry, legends of Charlemagne. NY: T.Y. Crowel, 1970.
291 G. Gayley, Charles.  The classic myths in English literature and art. NY:Blaisdell Publishing Co., 1893.
291 G. Green, Roger. A book of myths. NY:Dutton, 1965.
291 H.  Hamilton, Edith.  Mythology.  MA:Little, Brown and Co., 1942.
291.1 PHI.  Philip, Neil.  The illustrated book of myths:tales and legends of the world. NY:Dorling Kindersley, 1995.
292 B.  Benson, Sally. Stories of the gods and heroes. NY:Dial Press, 1940.
292 C. Colum, Padraic.  The golden fleece. NY:Macmillan Co., 1949.
292 C. Colum, Padraic.  The golden fleece and the heroes who lived before Achiles. NY:Collier Books, 1921.
292 C. Coolidge, Olivia.  Greek myths. Boston:Hougton Mifflin, 1949.
292 D. Dowrick, Stephanie. Land of Zeus. NY:Doubleday, 1974.
292 D.  Duthie, Alexander.  The Greek mythology: a reader's handbook. CN:Greenwood Press, 1979.
292 DAU. D'Aulaire, Ingri and Edgar. D'Aulaires' book of Greek myths. NY:Delacorte Press, 1962.
292 E.  Evslin, Bernard. Cerberus.  NY:Chelsea House Publishers, 1987.
292 E. Evslin, Bernard. Hecate. NY:Chelsea House Publishers, 1988.
292 E. Evslin, Bernard. The Hydra. NY:Chelsea House Publishers, 1989.
292 E. Evslin, Bernard. Medusa. NY:Chelsea House Publishers, 1987.
292 EVA. Evans, Cheryl and Anne Millard. Greek myths and legends. NY:Scholastic, 1985.
292 F.  Fisher, Leonard Everett.  The Olympians: great gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. NY:Holiday House, 1984.
292 G. Gates, Doris. The golden god, Apollo. NY:Viking Press, 1973.
292 G. Gates, Doris. Lord of the sky, Zeus. NY:Viking Press, 1972.
292 G.  Gibson, Michael. Gods, men & monsters from the Greek myths. NY:Schocken Books, 1977.
292 G.  Graves, Robert. Greek myths. NY:Doubleday, 1981.
292 G. Green, Roger Lancelyn. Heroes of Greece and Troy. NY:H.Z. Walck, 1961.
292 LOW. Low, Alice. The Macmillan book of Greek gods and heroes. NY:Macmillan Publishing Co., 1985.
292 M. Morford, Mark and Robert Lenardon.  Classical mythology. NY:Longman, 1971.
292 N. Naden, Corinne. Theseus and the Minotaur. NJ:Troll Associates, 1981.
292 P.  Patrick, Richard. All color book of Greek mythology. NY:Bounty Books, 1974.
292 P. Perowne, Stewart. Roman mythology. NY:Paul Hamlyn, 1969.
292 PIN. Pinsent, John. Greek mythology. NY:Paul Hamlyn, 1969.
292 R. Richardson, I.M. The adventures of Eros and Psyche. NJ:Troll Associates, 1983.
292 SWI. Switzer, Ellen and Costas.  Greek myths: gods, heroes and monsters. NY:Atheneum, 1988.
292.03 K.  Kravitz, David.  Who's who in Greek and Roman mythology. NY:C.N. Poter, 1975.
292.1 LIE. Lies, Betty Bonham. Earth's daughters: stories of women in classical mythology. CO:Fulcrum Resources, 1999.
292.1 NAR. Nardo, Don. Greek and Roman mythology. CA:Lucent Books, 1998.

ONLINE BOOKS RELATED TO GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Bulfinch, Thomas. Bulfinch's Mythology. eBook. <http://www.greekmythology.com/Books/Bulfinch/bulfinch.html>.
Homer. The Iliad, translated by Samuel Butler. eBook. <http://www.greekmythology.com/Books/Bulfinch/bulfinch.html>.
Homer.  The Odyssey. eBook. <http://www.greekmythology.com/Books/Odyssey/odyssey.html>.

LIBRARY ELECTRONIC SOURCES
OPAC(Online Public Access Catalog) - find our book collection here! (Note: book catalog can only be accessed at school)

World Book Online- Start here to get basic information

Encyclopedia Britannica - Another source to get basic information

World History - Ancient and Medieval Times - Find your god/goddess here!

INTERNET WEBSITES FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/
Internet Public Library provides information on popular teen topics.

2. General Encyclopedia http://www.encyclopedia.com
An encyclopedia which provides easy and simple information. Good place to start if you just need the basics.

3. University of Hawaii http://www.hawaii.edu/library/
University of Hawaii Library system - find out what they have at any of the campus libraries

4. Hawaii State Public Library System http://www.librarieshawaii.org/catalog/index.html
Use your public library card to reserve and send the needed material to Wahiawa library!

5. Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/leisureactivities/librariesla.asp
Access the site to find resources on base


INTERNET WEBSITES FOR YOUR SPECIFIC TOPIC
These are a few websites to get your search started.
If you find a good website, please let us know and we'll add it here!
Librarian's favorite search engine: google.com

WEBSITES TO START YOUR RESEARCH
What's in a name?  Whose who in Greek and Roman mythology?  Click here

Greek Mythology
http://www.greekmythology.com/
http://www.greek-mythology-gods.com/
http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/
http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Go-Hi/Greek-Mythology.html
http://www.history.com/topics/greek-mythology (videos)
http://www.godchecker.com/ (includes Deucalion)
http://www.ehow.com/about_6196697_apple-discord_.html (apple of discord)

Roman Mythology
http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Pr-Sa/Roman-Mythology.html
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/gods.html
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0197622.html
http://www.unrv.com/culture/mythology.php

Works Cited (Bibliography)- Look in your agenda, see Librarian for sample sheets or click on Bibliography Format
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