The Scholars Corner

Serious resources for the dedicated mythology researcher. Whether you are an academic, educator, writer, or curious learner, find the tools you need to deepen your understanding of legendary creatures and ancient tales.

Academic Resources

Digital Archives

• Theoi Greek Mythology (theoi.com) – Comprehensive encyclopedia of Greek gods, spirits, and creatures with original source citations
• Encyclopedia Mythica (pantheon.org) – Over 7000 articles covering world mythology
• Sacred Texts Archive (sacred-texts.com) – Public domain mythology texts from every tradition
• Perseus Digital Library (perseus.tufts.edu) – Greek and Roman primary sources

Academic Journals

• Journal of American Folklore – Peer-reviewed folklore and mythology research
• Folklore (Taylor and Francis) – International folklore studies
• Asian Ethnology – East Asian mythology and folk traditions
• Marvels and Tales – Journal of fairy-tale studies

Recommended Reading

Greek Mythology

1. Theogony by Hesiod
2. The Odyssey by Homer
3. Metamorphoses by Ovid
4. The Library by Apollodorus
5. Greek Religion by Walter Burkert

Norse Mythology

1. The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson
2. The Poetic Edda
3. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
4. The Viking Spirit by Daniel McCoy
5. Gods and Myths of Northern Europe by H.R. Ellis Davidson

World Mythology

1. The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
2. Mythology by Edith Hamilton
3. World Mythology by Donna Rosenberg
4. Bulfinchs Mythology

For Educators

Lesson Plan Resources

• ReadWriteThink – Free mythology lesson plans K-12
• National Geographic Education – Mythology curriculum resources
• EDSITEment NEH – Peer-reviewed mythology lessons

Classroom Activities

• Creature comparison charts across cultures
• Heros journey analysis worksheets
• Create-a-creature mythology projects
• Primary source document analysis

For Writers and Artists

Visual References

• The Medieval Bestiary (bestiary.ca) – Manuscript illustrations
• British Library Digitised Manuscripts – High-res medieval art
• Metropolitan Museum of Art – Searchable mythology artwork

Writing Resources

• The Writers Complete Fantasy Reference – Worldbuilding guide
• The Mythic Guide to Characters – Archetype development
• Cultural sensitivity guidelines for mythology fiction

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