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ENG 257 Mythological Literature (Online): Mythology

A library research guide for students in online sections of English 257, Mythological Literature. Questions? Email online-library@nvcc.edu

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Explore mythology from around the world

Need to look up a particular person, place, or theme? These online library resources are a great starting point.

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Credo Reference
Search for a myth & Credo will show you encyclopedia articles and summaries, with links to additional resources.

The World of Myth, by David Adams Leeming
Myths from around the world. The book is organized by type of myth: Cosmic myths, mythos of gods, heroes, and places & objects.
Bloomsbury Dictionary of Myth
Myths from around the world. In addition to A-Z entries of myths, motifs, locations and characters, there are generic essays and entries about the various traditions, organized by location.

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