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To find books, eBooks, and other materials in the UNCW Library Catalog, search by keyword. For example, typing "mythology" AND "encyclopedia" in the keyword search box will retrieve various useful reference and background materials.
You can also search for a particular god, goddess or topic by using the keyword search. (e.g. Agamemnon, Antigone, etc.)
If you are looking for a specific book, you can select "title" from the menu and type in the exact title (e.g. Introduction to Mythology). There is a list of "Selected Books and eBooks" below that might be useful.
Selected Books and eBooks
Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World MythsBL312 .T48 2013
This book is in the General Collection
Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman MythologyThis is an eBook
Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and MythologyThis is an eBook
Encyclopedia of Vampire MythologyThis is an eBook
Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and FolkloreGR35 .S76 2008
This 3 volume set is in the General Collection
The Mythical Zoo: An Encyclopedia of Animals in World Myth, Legend, and LiteratureGR705 .S344 2001
This book is in the General Collection
Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable This is an eBook
The Hutchinson Dictionary of World MythologyThis is an eBook
A Dictionary of Asian MythologyBL1005 .L46 2001
This book is in the General Collection
A Dictionary of African Mythology: The Mythmaker as StorytellerBL2400 .S24 2000
This book is in the General Collection
A Handbook to the Reception of Classical MythologyThis is an eBook
ENG 210: Mythology
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Encyclopedia Mythica
Searchable encyclopedia of mythology and folklore. Includes myth and folklore information from Aboriginal, Māori, Southeast Asian, Native American, Norse, and many other cultures.
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Greek Mythology Link
Collection of Greek myths written by Carlos Parada, author of the book Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology.
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The Theoi Greek Mythology site "...contains more than 1,500 pages profiling the Greek gods and other characters from Greek mythology and 1,200 full sized pictures."
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Interlibrary Loan
If we do not have the full-text of the articles, or a book you need, fill out the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) form and request it. This is a free service for students, faculty, and staff.
ILL page: lib.uncw.edu/ill