This site explains the idea of archtypes and "the Hero's Journey" prevalent in myths and many adventure stories. James Campbell wrote The Hero With a Thousand Faces, using the hero journey pattern of departure, initiation, return. Lucas...

Religion and mythology are very important in understanding how ancient Egyptian culture was formed. This site offers scientific works, series and documents, a dictionary of mythological terms, symbols and basic concepts and ceremonies....

Entry investigates the myths associated with the Roman goddess Angitia in mythology.

This is an article discribing Romanticism and the Romantic Period from 1798-1832 including its beginning with the publication of Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge. Characteristics include heightened imagination, nature...

Explains the concept of a deity and its place in mythology and religion. The different forms of theism are described, and the place of deities in various religious belief systems.

Middlebury College provides an essay that uses ancient Greek mythology to explain how the Greeks viewed economic practices like trading and bartering.

Learn more about the Harpies of Grek Mythology whose main mission was to steal away the children and snatch the souls of the people.

"I cannot tell a lie. "-Washington. Children have grown up listening to the story of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree to teach students lessons on honesty. Was this a true or false story? Read the following interview with...

This site focuses on the ancient Greek city of Delphi, the Ancient Center of the World and the most popular archeological site in Greece after Athens. It also provides a YouTube video of the Delphic Maxims, aphorisms from Apollo to the...

This site provides information about the Greek city of Pathos, the birthplace of Aphrodite, which is located at the crossroads of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. It is a very romantic city which attracts many tourists from all...

This website provides a nice exhibit of history paintings from the 1700s. There are eight paintings discussed depicting various historical events including religious and mythological stories.

Extensive information about the Egyptian goddess Isis.

A collection of Old Norse non-Skaldic poems, not included in the poetic Edda, which flourished in the Scandinavian North around the time before and after Christ.

Information about the Egyptian god Ra, also known as Re.

Information about the Egyptian god Horus.

A biography of Canadian author and essayis Hugh MacLennan that includes information about his principal works and criticism.

This article about harvester ants examines their behavior, but it also looks at the role these ants play in mythology, especially in Native American stories, and at the social structure of ant colonies. There is also a link to a related...

Interesting commentary and analysis of Ovid's "Metamorphoses". Examples in the essay are linked to the poem itself. Topics range from the nature of the gods and goddess to many Roman virtues. Good reading!

Brief description of his character and painting style and interests. Includes images of two of his works.