Mythology

Zeus Wielding Thunderbolt Circle Retro. Clip Art. Britannica ImageQuest. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 25 May 2016.

Books

To locate books about mythology in the library, search the AHS Online Catalog.

eBooks

Topics include gods and goddesses; heroes and other key characters; motifs and global themes; major myths; and national or cultural mythologies. Coverage spans a diversity of cultures, including standard Greek/Roman entries as well as Native North and South American traditions, Norse mythology, Asian Pacific mythology, Judeo-Christian tradition, and Islamic and Hindu mythologies.

Databases

Gale In Context: High School is a valuable tool for those researching mythologies from around the world. Browse the topic list or enter keywords into the search box.

Bloom’s Literature offers a wealth of relevant content on the authors and works most studied in the high school curriculum. Includes essay topics, author interviews, full-text poems, character studies, full-length videos of classic plays and films, and much more.

With Britannica Image Quest you can access approximately three million copyright-cleared photos and illustrations from over 50 of the best collections in the world. Each image includes a citation.