Gods
& Goddesses of Ancient Mythology |
This site provides numerous links to various Gods/Goddesses pages, covering
Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian, Native American, Sumerian, Asian and Celtic mythology.
URL: http://www.datehookup.com/content-the-gods-and-goddesses-of-ancient-mythology.htm
*Thanks to Mrs. M's summer book camp student for submitting this great
link!
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Godchecker:
Your Guide to the Gods
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This
site takes a lighthearted view of gods and mythological figures from
around the world. It attempts "to cover all Gods of mythology, literature and legend" as well as pagan figures. Information on over 3,500 deities is browsable by
pantheon/culture or searchable. From a group of religion and mythology
enthusiasts.
URL: http://www.godchecker.com/
Added to LII: 2004-01-07
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World
Myths and Legends in Art
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" 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." The site provides an essay about what is myth, and information and images of
art from various world cultures and for mythological themes, such
as creation myths and hero myths. Also includes a glossary, bibliography,
and materials for teachers.
URL: http://www.artsmia.org/world-myths/
Added to LII: 2004-12-12
Note:
for a breakout of art by culture - go directly to: http://www.artsmia.org/world-myths/artbyculture/index.html
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Stories
of the Dreaming
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Stories
from Aboriginal Australia are told in text, audio, and video versions.
The site contains about 20 stories which range in length from 2 minutes
to just over 9 minutes in length. There is also a glossary of the
indigenous words used in the stories. Technical details are included
for those who need to download software to make full use of the site.
This well-designed site is a collaboration between Australia's Cultural
Network and the Australian Museum.
URL: http://www.dreamtime.net.au/
Added to LII: 1999-10-1
Note:
great site if you're doing Australia! Go directly to the local stories & myths @ http://www.dreamtime.net.au/dreaming/storylist.htm
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Introduction
to Archaeoastronomy
*use this
page for veracity*
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What
do Chaco Canyon, Gotland, Stonehenge, Takamatsu Zuka Kofun, and Carnac
have in common? This page defines archaeoastronomy as the "study of the astronomical practices, celestial lore, mythologies, religions and
world-views of all ancient cultures" and provides an annotated set of links, organized by subject, to General, Native
American/Meso-American, Megalithic, and World archaeoastronomy sites.
URL: http://www.wam.umd.edu/~tlaloc/archastro/cfaar_as.html
Added to LII: 1999-04-05
Note:
Links toward the BOTTOM of the page address specific cultures. Buried
in the beginning is a link to a great set of mythology resources
@ http://www.astro.uni-bonn.de/~pbrosche/hist_astr/ha_items_archaeo.html
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Windows
to the Universe
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This
site answers your questions about the solar system, the universe,
and the scientists who have discovered these worlds and you can choose
answers at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level. It also
includes an excellent Myths section that covers the mythological
history of the universe in many cultures. Art, Books & Films includes images of scientists and lists of space-related books, films,
and poetry. The NASA-funded site provides a number of different ways
to navigate its multimedia-heavy features.
URL: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
Added to LII: 1999-07-12
Note:
I didn't find this so helpful - but it brought me to the Bulfinch
Mythology page!
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The
Big Myth
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This
material, "designed for use in European primary school classrooms. ... is a sociology textbook
for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The myths
are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview
of the culture, [and] the pantheon of the gods." The site provides myths from nine world cultures. (Information for 16 additional
cultures is available for a fee.) Also includes myths submitted by
children. In English and Dutch.
URL: http://www.mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/2_eng_myths.htm
Added to LII: 2005-05-08
Note:
not all of the links/sections of mythology work on this page - but
some do - so give it a try!
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The
Antlion Pit: A Doodlebug Anthology
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A
wide range of information about this insect including habitat, distribution,
classification, behavior, metamorphosis, reproduction, capturing
them, and zoological history. The site also discusses antlions in
visual art, folklore, literature, mythology, popular culture, and
academia. The Doodlebug Oracle answers randomly generated questions
about the insect. Features related Web links.
URL: http://www.antlionpit.com/
Added to LII: 2002-12-21
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