Once you've chosen a myth or a topic of interest, it's time to situate the myth in a larger context. Look for books that not only deal with your myth, but also the associated artwork and ideas.
Amphora depicting Achilles ambushing Troilos, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Project Gutenberg contains hundreds of books on mythology, both scholarly and popular works that introduce readers to the wealth of myths, legends, tales, and folk stories among ancient and modern cultures from around the world. You should be able to access these books without any CMU credentials.
Search for books and ebooks on your topic in the library collection. Some suggested phrasing for mythologies of different regions:
This series provides accessible scholarly analysis concerning particular figures in classical mythology, noting the representations and associations with the figure, original texts for the myth, and appropriations of the myth in popular culture.
Antigone
Artemis
Achilles
Dionysos
Aphrodite
Herakles
Perseus
Medea
Hermes
Athena
Apollo
Ishtar
Prospector is a shared catalog of the major libraries in Colorado and Wyoming, providing access to over 30 million items. Request materials for delivery from other libraries to Tomlinson Library (usually within 3-5 business days) or the CMU Montrose campus office (4-6 business days).
To request a print book from Tomlinson library:
1. Search the library catalog and click on the book title of interest
2. Click on the "Place Hold" button
3. Enter your name, the library 408 number from your MAVcard, and your 700 student ID number
4. Select the location for pickup
4. You'll receive an email when the book is ready to be picked up (at Tomlinson Library or at the CMU Montrose campus office)
