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Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes
Pierre Brunel, editor. 1995
Majority of entries are for the name of the character or hero although thematic
and geographical entries are included. All entries are signed. Volume concludes
with a list of suggested readings and a subject index.
Goddesses in World Mythology
Martha Ann & Dorothy Myers Imel. 1993
Lists goddesses alphabetically by geographical region. Each entry provides a
description of the goddess, culture of origin, bibliographical references, and
any alternate forms of the goddess' name. Indexes are by name or attribute.
Mythology of All Races
Louis Herbert Gray & John Arnott McCulloch, editors. 1964
Each of the thirteen volumes is devoted to one or two different mythological
systems, grouped geographically. The library lacks volumes one and thirteen in
this edition
although
both are available in the 1916 set which is located in the Mugar Memorial Library
stacks (BL25 .M8).
Mythologies
Yves Bonnefoy. 1991
Collection of essays dealing with mythology. Not comprehensive in scope but
provides an introduction to mythology. Arranged geographically. All essays
are signed and include a bibliography. An index is included in the second volume.
Who's Who in Egyptian Mythology
Anthony S. Mercantante. 1978
Concise entries for ancient Egyptian deities, mummies, pyramids, and other aspects
of Egyptian civilization. There is a chronology of Egyptian dynasties and an
annotated bibliography.
Brittanica
Online
New Pauly Encyclopaedia of the Ancient World
Oxford
Reference Online
Encyclopedia of Monsters
Daniel Cohen. 1982
Primarily discusses monsters familiar to the English-speaking world. Entries
are divided by type or habitat (humanoid or sea monsters, for example). Cross-references
follow most entries. There is a short annotated bibliography.
Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend
Anthony Mercatante. 1988
This source is primarily useful for browsing. Entries are
followed by concise definitions or longer detailed essays
and are listed by the most common English spelling. Covers
mythology from ancient Near East to the present. Includes
an annotated bibliography, indexes, and a key to variant
spellings.
Legends of the Earth, Sea, and Sky: an encyclopedia of nature
myths
Tamra Andrews. 1998
Entries include natural forces, deities of natural forces, terms related to the
myths of natural forces, and broad geographical areas. References follow each
entry and most entries discuss how the term is connected to myths of various
cultures. Bibliography and subject index included.
Dictionary of African Mythology
Dictionary of Asian Mythology
Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
Dictionary of English Folklore
Dictionary of Superstitions
Dictionary of World Mythology
Cassell Dictionary of Classical Mythology
Jenny March. 1998
Covers major figures and events in classical mythology. Several entries have
references to primary texts from which the name or term derives. Supplementary
materials at the end of the dictionary include: maps, genealogies of major characters,
Greek and Latin authors, a selective bibliography, and a list of illustrations.
Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography,
History, and Literature
John Dowson. 1968
Focuses primarily on mythology but includes religious references. Most entries
are brief. Works by European scholars exceed those from the Sanskrit literature.
Indexes are in Sanskrit and other languages. A transliteration and pronunciation
guide is included at the beginning of the work.
Classical Myths and Legends in the Middle Ages and Renaissance:
a dictionary of allegorical meanings
H. David Brumble. 1998
Focuses on the allegorical traditions of Greek and Roman mythology in the works
of medieval and Renaissance writers. Most entries are 1-2 pages in length but
entries vary from a few sentences to 13 pages (Hercules). Most entries include
quotations and cross-references. There are also annotated and unannotated bibliographies
provided for further research at the end of the work as well as brief bibliographies
after each entry.
Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology
Gwendolyn Leick. 1991
The dictionary is primarily focused on narratives and deities that are more widely
known. Entries are followed by references to texts listed in the bibliography
at the end of the volume. Includes a chronological chart, a glossary of geographic
terms, an index, and illustrations.
Dictionary of Celtic Myth and Legend
Miranda J. Green. 1992
This dictionary has a broad thematic and geographical scope. Most entries have
references. Introduction provides an overview of Celtic culture and religion.
Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
E.T.C. Werner. 1977
Furnishes information on Chinese deities of the heavens and the netherworld.
Entries are listed by the English translations first, then by the parallel
term in Chinese. Index to myths, list of dynasties, and a bibliography of Chinese
and foreign works conclude the volume.
Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons
Manfred Lurker. 1987
Brief entries arranged alphabetically by name. Includes appendixes of functions,
symbols, and motifs. Brief bibliography can be found at the end of the volume.
Dictionary of Imaginary Places
Alberto Manguel & Granni Guadaluni. 2000
Entries include imaginary places in literature and folklore. Each entry describes
the place, its locale, and its history followed by citations to the source
tale or work. Maps and illustrations can be found throughout the volume.
Dictionary of Irish Mythology
Peter Berresford Ellis. 1987
A "who's who" guide to epic tales and sagas, gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines,
beasts, weapons, and Otherworld entities in Irish mythology. Introduction provides
a broad overview of the topic. Has a selective bibliography and cross references.
Dictionary of Native American Mythology
Sam D. Gill & Irene F. Sullivan. 1992
Covers geographical regions from northern Mexico to the Arctic Circle. Most entries
include references and all entries indicate tribal origin of the myth or figure.
There are extensive cross references to assist the user in locating information.
The volume concludes with a tribal index.
Dictionary of Northern Mythology
Rudolf Simek. 1993
This is a translation of Lexikon der germanischen Mythologie. Covers mythology
and religion of all the Germanic tribes and includes the Eddas, the great sagas
of Norse mythology. Some entries are followed by references to the secondary
literature. There is an extensive bibliography at the end of the volume.
Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology
Robert D. Craig. 1989
Focuses primarily on deities but includes some references to legendary heroes
of Polynesia. Introduction provides a broad overview of Polynesian history and
sources. Short source citations follow each main entry with more complete bibliographical
information following after that. Volume concludes with an appendix of categories
of deities and a general index.
Dictionary of World Mythology
Arthur Cotterell. 1986
Concise guide to world mythologies including coverage of Asia, Africa, the Americas,
Oceania, and Europe. Divided along geographical lines with introductory essay
in each section providing an overview of the development of mythology and religion
in that region. Entries are alphabetical within each region. Includes index,
bibliography, maps, and illustrations.
Gods, Demons, and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia: an illustrated
dictionary
Jeremy Black & Anthony Green. 1992
Entries are listed under the Sumerian form of the name/term with cross references
to the Akkadian. Introduction provides an overview of Mesopotamian culture. A
brief bibliography is located at the end of the volume.
Oxford Classical Dictionary
Simon Hornblower and Antony Spawforth, editors. 1996
This one-volume classic contains over 6,200 entries on both Greek and Roman aspects
of literature, myth, religion, philosophy, and much more. Now in its third edition,
many small corrections have been made. In regard to mythology, this work has
entries covering astrology, magic, rituals, sacred buildings and more.
Women of Classical Mythology: a biographical dictionary
Robert E. Bell. 1991
Lists women or groups of women treated in classical mythology (goddesses, heroines,
and monstrous beings). Most entries include citations and cross references. A
table of related male characters can be found in the appendix.
Bibliography of Slavic Mythology
Mark Kulikowski. 1989
Alphabetical listing of primary and secondary sources in Slavic and other major
Western languages. Citations include listings of libraries which have the item
in their holdings. There are author/title and subject indexes at the end of
the volume.
British Humanities Index
1965-
Indexes British periodical literature in the humanities, including mythology.
Classical Mythology: an annotated bibliographical survey
John Peradotto. 1973
Brief, evaluative essays on selected books and articles dealing with the study
of classical mythology. Most works are coded based on academic level of use.
Guide to the Gods
Marjorie Leach 1992
Provides a worldwide overview of deities, evaluated in terms of function and
attribute. Covers all times and places and includes an extensive bibliography
and detailed name index. Entries are followed by references to titles in the
bibliography.
Index to Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends
Mary H. Eastman. 1926
This title index to fairy tales, legends, and myths has entries listed by best-known
title with cross references from variant titles. The first three volumes of
this index (1926, 1937, and 1952) are located only at the Educational Resources
Library. The next four volumes are located in Mugar.
Mythical and Fabulous Creatures: a sourcebook and research
guide
Malcolm South, editor. 1987
Describes fabulous creatures and their appearance in history, literature, art,
folklore, and myth. Limited to twenty specific creatures divided in four sections:
birds and beasts; human-animal composites; creatures of darkness; giants and
fairies. Glossary follows the introduction with brief definitions of some of
the more important creatures. Second part of volume discusses 145 creatures
in five categories not mentioned previously: human-animal combinations; fabulous
animals; fabulous peoples and creatures with human-like appearances; creatures
with a makeup different from the previous groupings; and creatures with a variety
of forms. All major essays are signed.
Mythologies of the World: a guide to sources
Ron Smith. 1981
Arranged by geographical region or historical period. Chapters are subdivided
by collections, analyses/interpretations, works on art, religion, cultural
history, and occasionally translations. Sources include books and journal articles,
mostly in English.
Myths
Alexander Eliot. 1976
Brief accounts of myths organized by theme (e.g., creation, animals). Extensive
supplementary materials include a bibliography, index, illustrations, and maps.
Recent Studies in Myths and Literature, 1970-1990: an annotated
bibliography
Bernard Accardi. 1991
Annotated bibliography of British and American scholarship on mythology in
literature in books and journals. Annotations are extensive and descriptive.
Volume includes author and subject indexes.
Scandinavian Mythology: an annotated bibliography
John Lindow. 1988
Focuses on books and journal articles written about religion and mythology
in Scandanavian countries. Entries are annotated and are arranged alphabetically
by author. Volume concludes with a detailed subject index. Most entries are
for sources written in Scandanavian languages although some English-language
entries are included.
Theories of Myth: an annotated bibliography
Thomas J. Sienkewicz. 1997
Guide to collections, anthologies, tales, and research on mythical theory and
interpretations of tales from around the world. Entries are annotated and include
bibliographic citations. Sources include books and journal articles.
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L'Annee Philologique
Bibliographie zur Symbolik, Ikonographie und Mythologie
History of Religions
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
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