Monsters in Mythology
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What is a database?
A database is a collection of information that has been organized so that it can be searched easily and effectively. What is a library database?
A library database contains information from published works, such as magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, and other reference books. |
Why use library databases?
Library databases
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Remember: Google searches do NOT return results from any library databases. Learn more about databases vs. the open Web HERE.
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DATABASES - The databases linked in green provide the citations you need for your bibliography. You can simply copy them.
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Gods, Goddesses, and Mythology
The articles in this database are all several pages long so be sure to click either on the section titles on the left or on the Next arrow at the bottom of the page to view the entire article. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE highlighted in yellow.
The articles in this database are all several pages long so be sure to click either on the section titles on the left or on the Next arrow at the bottom of the page to view the entire article. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE highlighted in yellow.
World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
A great database with articles on mythological monsters and the heroes who fought them. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE highlighted in yellow..
A great database with articles on mythological monsters and the heroes who fought them. The username and password needed to view this database from home are available HERE highlighted in yellow..
World History (Gale in Context)
More great articles on mythology and mythological figures. Type your search term in the large search box at the top of the page. Look especially for articles from the UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology.
More great articles on mythology and mythological figures. Type your search term in the large search box at the top of the page. Look especially for articles from the UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology.
Britannica School
Basic information on the best known monsters.
Basic information on the best known monsters.
How to Search the Databases
Watch the video above for tips on searching in the recommended databases.
FREE WEBSITES
Theoi Greek Mythology - Bestiary page
This page has tiles (under II. Monsters and Creatures of Myths) that link to all of the different monsters except for cyclopes. Use the search box on the left to search for cyclopes, any of the heroes who battled the monsters, or for family members of the monsters.
Ancient History Encyclopedia
This site has lengthy articles about many (8 out of the 13) of the monsters we are researching. Type the monster's name at the search box at top and click on the result labeled "definition."
Encyclopedia Mythica - Greek Mythology
Use the search box at the upper right corner of the page (inside the blue banner). Enter the name of your monster, its family members, or the heroes who fought it.
Theoi Greek Mythology - Bestiary page
This page has tiles (under II. Monsters and Creatures of Myths) that link to all of the different monsters except for cyclopes. Use the search box on the left to search for cyclopes, any of the heroes who battled the monsters, or for family members of the monsters.
Ancient History Encyclopedia
This site has lengthy articles about many (8 out of the 13) of the monsters we are researching. Type the monster's name at the search box at top and click on the result labeled "definition."
Encyclopedia Mythica - Greek Mythology
Use the search box at the upper right corner of the page (inside the blue banner). Enter the name of your monster, its family members, or the heroes who fought it.
Images and Image Attributions
ADDING AN IMAGE TO YOUR GOOGLE SITES POSTER (USING A CHROMEBOOK)
1. Open up a new tab and do a Google image search.
Click on Tools ---> Usage Rights ---> Creative Commons licenses.
Click on the thumbnail image you want and a preview pane will appear on the right.
Click on the image in that preview pane and the web page it appears will open in a new tab. To get the image URL:
3. Use CTRL+V to paste the image address in the box provided.
4. If the image displays correctly, you can click on the blue Select button on the bottom.
5. Be sure to add a text box under the image with the image attribution.
IMAGE ATTRIBUTION
Your attribution should include these four elements:
T - Title of the work If none is provided, use a brief description.
A - Author or name of the artist/creator
S - Source, meaning a link to the webpage where the image can be found. You can make the title itself link to that webpage.
L - License Write the CC license the creator chose
Sample image attribution:
Smaug by David Demaret is licensed under CC BY-SA.
1. Open up a new tab and do a Google image search.
Click on Tools ---> Usage Rights ---> Creative Commons licenses.
Click on the thumbnail image you want and a preview pane will appear on the right.
Click on the image in that preview pane and the web page it appears will open in a new tab. To get the image URL:
- Alt + click on image
- Click on Copy Image Address
3. Use CTRL+V to paste the image address in the box provided.
4. If the image displays correctly, you can click on the blue Select button on the bottom.
5. Be sure to add a text box under the image with the image attribution.
IMAGE ATTRIBUTION
Your attribution should include these four elements:
T - Title of the work If none is provided, use a brief description.
A - Author or name of the artist/creator
S - Source, meaning a link to the webpage where the image can be found. You can make the title itself link to that webpage.
L - License Write the CC license the creator chose
Sample image attribution:
Smaug by David Demaret is licensed under CC BY-SA.
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