Myth & Classics
By N.S. Gill, About.com Guide to Ancient / Classical History
The Classical civilizations of Greece and Rome introduced the world to structural and cultural wonders. We are privileged to have as many artifacts, concepts, and works of literature as we do, although most has been lost. The languages of the ancient Greeks and Romans are still useful, but require special study since they aren't spoken, at least as the native tongue of an area.
Mythology
What we mean by mythology is subject to discussion. For the purposes of this site, it is used to cover religions with multiple gods and the stories about the involvement of the gods in the life of humans. Specifically, it refers to Greek mythology and the Roman retellings of the ancient Greek myths.
- Myth Introduction
- Myth in Modern Life
- 5 Ages of Man
- Stories From Greek Mythology
- 12 Labors of Hercules
- Fantastic Monsters
- Cannibals
- Creation Myths
- Hybrid Monsters - Chimera et al.
- Top Legendary Heroes
- Who's Who in Greek Legend?
- Greek Gods and Goddesses
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- War Gods and Goddesses
- Sun Gods and Goddesses
- Moon Gods and Goddesses
- Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses
- Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
- Norse Gods and Goddesses
- Celtic Gods and Goddesses
Classics
Classics includes the language, culture, and art of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Here you'll find information on the classical languages, literature, philosophy, art, architecture, and science.
- Classical Writers
- Homer
- Vergil
- Presocratic Philosophy
- Tragedy Terminology
- Greek Theater
- Aeschylus
- Sophocles
- Euripides
- Ancient Poets
- Roman Satire
- Juvenal
- Inscriptions
- Epigraphy and Papyrology
- Art in Greece vs. Rome
- Greek Art - Pottery
- Ancient Architecture
- Greek Medicine, Hippocrates, and the Humors
- Hippocratic Oath
Latin
Here you will find many tips and other resources to help you with your outside study of Latin. Since Latin is different from modern, spoken languages, there are special concerns you may not be aware of. You'll find suggestions on what you need in order to obtain a translation of either English into Latin or Latin into English.
- Pronunciation
- Grammar
- Where Can I Find a Latin Translation of...?
- Why Study Latin?
- Is Latin Easy?
- Latin Textbooks
- Harry Potter Latin
- Greek and Latin Confusing Pairs
- Why Latin Seems Odd to English Speakers
- Latin-Based Word of the Day
- Biography of Latin
Glossary
The main glossary is the place for the most basic information on names in ancient/classical history. There are also specialized glossaries for topics like Egypt and the Qumran.
