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Articles (Magazines, Journals, Newspapers)
Use the “Articles & Databases” link on the library home page to retrieve articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, and other sources by using the library’s databases. To search for specific journal titles in paper and electronic formats, use Find Journal Titles link here or on the home page.
GCC ‘s general and subject-specific databases may have articles on your subject. Below are some databases we recommend using for this topic:
Books and Media Materials
Use the Books and Video link on the Library Media Center (LMC) homepage to locate books and media items in our collection and other libraries in the MCCCD system. You can search by author, title, subject, or keyword. Some typical subject headings you may want to use include:
- Mythology
- Folklore
- Legends
- Gods
- Indian Mythology (for general Native American)
- Use subject keyword on the pull down menu to search mythology with ethnic groups. For Example, Celtic Mythology, African Mythology, Hopi Mythology, Viking Mythology, Norse Mythology, etc.
Library of Congress Classification
- BL 300-325: Myth and Comparative Mythology
- GR 1-950: Folklore
Reference Sources
Specialized Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Handbooks are a good source for basic information. The resources in this section can be located in the Reference collection (low shelves, west end of the Main Campus LMC). Books are arranged by Library of Congress Classification numbers.
Please ask for assistance when searching for a book the first time.
- Anthology of American Folktales and Legends
Ref GR105 .A67 2009
[Catalog Record - (GCC North Only)]
- Dictionary of African Mythology
Ref BL 2400 .S24 2000
[Catalog Record]
- Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
Ref BL 900 .M445 1998
[Catalog Record]
- Dictionary of Chicano Folklore
Ref GR 111 .M49 C37 2000
[Catalog Record]
- Dictionary of Mythology, Folklore, and Symbols
Ref GR 35 .J6 1961
[Catalog Record]
- Dictionary of Native American Mythology
Ref E 98 .R3 G46
[Catalog Record]
- Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend
Ref BL 860 . 73 1997
[Catalog Record]
- Encyclopedia of American Folklore
Ref GR105 .W38 2007
[Catalog Record - (GCC North Only)]
- Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend
Ref BL 303 .M45
[Catalog Record]
- Goddesses in World Mythology
Ref BL 473.5 .A66 1993
[Catalog Record]
- Golden Bough, The
Ref BL 310 .F72
[Catalog Record]
- Guide to the Gods
Ref BL 473 .C37
[Catalog Record]
- Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology
Ref BL 310 .G853
[Catalog Record]
- Man, Myth, and Magic
Ref BF 1407 .M34 1995
[Catalog Record]
- Medieval Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs and Customs
Ref GR 35 .M43 2000
[Catalog Record]
- Mythology for Storytellers: Themes and Tales from Around the World
Ref BL 312 .S54 2003
[Catalog Record]
- Mythology of All Races
Ref BL 25 .M8
[Catalog Record]
- Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia of the Little People
Ref GR 549 .R65 1996
[Catalog Record]
- Standard Dictionary of Folklore
Ref GR 35 .F82
[Catalog Record]
- World Mythology
Ref BL 311 .W66
[Catalog Record]
Web Sites
Below are listed a sample of websites on this subject. To find others, please ask a librarian for assistance.
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