Greek Gods & Goddesses


The following resources will help you research background information on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece

Books

D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths (292 D'AU)
This definitive volume of Greek mythology introduces readers to all the major and lesser gods and goddesses as well as the mortal descendants of Zeus. The thrilling tales, along with the vivid artwork, bring the gods and such heroes as Hercules, Theseus, and Jason to life. A family tree, a map of the constellations, and a chart showing both the Greek and Roman names of the major gods are also included.
 
Mythology for Storytellers: Themes and Tales from Around the World (REF 291.1 SHE)

Titans and Olympians - Greek & Roman Myth (292 ALL)
The ancient Greeks and Romans created the most enduring cultures known to humanity and a pantheon of gods who live on in some of the greatest myths ever told: of Athena, goddess of battle, of Dionysus, god of wine and fertility, and of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.

 

 Databases

Student Resource Center - Gold
Search multiple formats: journals, magazines, encyclopedias, and more Helpful hint: enter keyword (ex: Nefertiti), hit enter, select Reference tab.

World Book Encyclopedia
Offers a combined search feature of encyclopedias, research tools, biography center, magazines, websites and much more.


 Websites

Gods & Goddesses

Classical Mythology - Pantheon of Greek Gods and Goddesses (offers genealogy chart): http://www.timelessmyths.com/classical/family1a.html#Gods

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece: http://www.greek-gods.info/

Greek Gods and Goddesses: http://www.crystalinks.com/greekgods.html

Mythography - Greek Mythology: http://www.loggia.com/myth/index.html

Theoi Greek Mythology: http://www.theoi.com/greek-mythology/sea-gods.html
 

Other Helpful Websites

A Guided Web Tour of Homer's Greece: http://facstaff.gpc.edu/~shale/humanities/literature/world_literature/greece/links.html

Odyssey Study Guides and Background Information: http://www.webwinds.com/thalassa/odysseystudy.htm
 


If you do not find what you're looking for in the above resources, try the search tips listed below.

  Internet Search Tips

  1. Type the URL (web site address) of a search directory/engine in the address box: ex: www.yahoo.com, or www.google.com, etc.
     
  2. (Be sure to type the address exactly the way you see it, including any uppercase letters and punctuation).
     
  3. Type in keyword(s). (If your keyword has two parts such as: "Greek Gods", be sure to put quotes around it so that the search engine only finds the Internet sites on Greek gods  as opposed to all of the sites containing the word Greek plus all of the sites containing the word gods.
     

  4. If you would like to search for something specific about Greek gods, try a combined keyword search by adding a comma followed by a space and your other search term. For instance; if I wanted to find out about the Greek gods of Homer's epic poetry,  I would enter the following:

    "Greek gods", Homer

    Hit Enter on your keyboard, or click on Search, then scan the description of the "hits" (entries) and click on the links that sound best.
     

  5. Be sure to evaluate each Internet site for the following:
    • Authority: Can you tell if the author is credible (believable)?
    • Objectivity: Is the information objective (honest and free of bias)?
    • Currency: Is the information recent and up-to-date?
    • Design: Is the site designed in a clear and user friendly way?
    • Navigation: Is the site easy to navigate through, and are all links current and usable?

     

  6. Remember: if you choose to use any information (text or graphics) found on an Internet source, 
    you must include it in your bibliography.

Remember:  YOU MUST CITE EVERY RESOURCE YOU USED to gather information on your 
Works Cited (Bibliography) page.  Use the Works Cited Guide to access MLA format.

 

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