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Mythology Pathfinder

Library Call # 291-292
LIBRARY CATALOG

Recommended Databases


EBSCO
user: miracostahs  password: Library@23

County of Los Angeles Public Library Virtual Reference Library
This database of ebooks is available to students through the Los Angeles County library system and includes The UXL Encyclopedia of Mythology. Use the barcode number on the back of your Manhattan Beach Public Library Card to login. If you don't have your own library card, you can use the MCHS ID #
MCHS Library Acct: 1111652201702

FactCite
Username: miracosta
Password: mchs
Temporary free access:  Expiration: 1/30/2023
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Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology (ebook)
user: miracosta  password: mchs
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​The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend (ebook)
user: miracosta  password: mchs

SIRS Discoverer 
​user: mbusd  password: Beach*18

ProQuest eLibrary
​user: mbusd  password: Beach*18

ProQuest Central Student
user: mbusd  password: Beach*18

Encyclopedia Mythica
mythology, folklore, and religion.

Perseus Digital Library
Extensive digital collection, including the history, literature and culture of the Greco-Roman world.

ludios.org | Greek Gods Family Tree

World Myths & Legends
Includes many images from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and stories behind them.

Bulfinch's Mythology
Full-text from Thomas Bulfinch's famous1855 text.

Folktexts: A library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales, and mythology
A collection of links to actual texts of folk tales and myths from countries of the world. Also includes links to images associated with the stories and cultures. Assembled by D.L. Ashliman, a scholar from the University of Pittsburgh.

Greek Mythology
This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology.

Mythology in Modern Society
Informal site with information about mythological names in modern place names, companies, words and expressions, astronomy, and culture.

Greek Mythology
Includes a dictionary of mythology and the ancient world developed by Michael Stewart, a mythology hobbyest.

THEOI, Greek Mythology: Exploring Mythology in Classical Literature and ArtProvides a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion
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​Need help with citations?

The MCHS English Department uses MLA citations.

California State University Dominguez Hills - About MLA
CSULD provides a great video - featured on  - as well as a quick overview of how to format in-text citations
and works cited pages using MLA

Purdue Owl - MLA Guide
Purdue Owl provides users an overview on how to cite sources using MLA  9th edition,
​including how to format the Works Cited page and in-text citations.

A helpful video from Mrs Sullivan, the previous MCHS librarian:
How to cite Encyclopedia ebooks from Mythology Pathfinder into NoodleTools - start at minute 3:09


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    • Book Finder Databases
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    • Homework Help
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