Mythical, Biblical, and Classical Foundations of Literature
MYTH
The pages below address the history and study of mythology, focusing on the Greek and Roman myths, but including other material as well.
These first entries are the full text of Bulfinch's fundamental text, Mythology.
Bulfinch's Mythology, Complete (includes introduction and glossary)
If you'd rather have it broken down into sections, use these links.
Bulfinch's Mythology, Section 1: Stories of Gods and Heroes
Bulfinch's Mythology, Section 2: King Arthur and His Knights
Bulfinch's Mythology, Section 3: The Mabinogeon and Hero Myths of the British Race
Bulfinch's Mythology, Section 4: Legends of Charlemagne
Many of the entries below address Hamilton's more succinct Mythology.
The Context of Hamilton's Mythology
The Overarching Concerns of Classical Mythology
Introduction to Classical Mythology
Comparing the Greek and Roman Pantheons
The Gods - The Two Great Earth Gods
How the World and Humanity Were Created
The Complications and Transformations of Zeus
Cupid and Psyche + Other Lovers
The Golden Fleece + Other Great Adventures
The Trojan War and The Fall Of Troy
The Houses of Atreus and Thebes
The House of Athens and Minor Stories
Genealogy in Hesiod's Theogony
The Influence of Myth - An Example