Background Sources
Online encyclopedias are a good starting point for information on characters and themes from classical mythology:
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An online, cross-searchable collection of reference books on a variety of subjects from more than 50 publishers.
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The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology
Overview articles on all aspects of the ancient mythic tradition and its influence around the world and in later years. -
The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization
This authoritative A to Z features over 700 entries on all aspects of life in Ancient Greece and Rome. -
The World of Ancient Greece
Provides context and background on daily life of the ancient Greeks, including sections on the arts, science and technology, politics and government, domestic life, and other subjects. -
A Companion to Greek Religion
Overview articles on myth and religion in the ancient Greek world from the archaic, through the classical, and into the hellenistic period. -
A Handbook to the Reception of Classical Mythology
Explore a wide variety of aspects of Greek and Roman myths and their critical reception from antiquity to the present day.
