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Oxford English Dictionary defines'myth' as:

A traditional story, typically involving supernatural beings or forces, which embodies and provides an explanation, aetiology, or justification for something such as the early history of a society, a religious belief or ritual, or a natural phenomenon.

Most reference works can be found in the Religious Studies and Philosophy Library (314 and 316 Mullen).  Library of Congress call numbers fall under BL1-2790 Religions. Mythology. Rationalism and specifically BL300-325 for myth and comparative mythology.

'Mythology' is the main subject heading in the library catalog.  However, the researcher may find useful the following search terms:

Narrow Term: Animals, Mythical
Narrow Term: Art and mythology
Narrow Term: Geographical myths
Narrow Term: Indian mythology
Narrow Term: Myth in the Old Testament
Narrow Term: Rainbow serpent
Narrow Term: Sacred marriage (Mythology)
Narrow Term: Sirens (Mythology)
Narrow Term: Sky-gods
Narrow Term: Sphinxes (Mythology)
Narrow Term: Symbolism
Narrow Term: Totemism
Narrow Term: Water spirits
See Also: Folklore
See Also: Gods
See Also: Myth

Cecilia received her Master of Library and Information Studies degree from The Catholic University of America in 2011.

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Kevin Gunn Contact Info Coordinator Religious Studies & Humanities Services 314 Mullen Library 202-319-5088 Send Email Links: Website / Blog Profile & Guides Subjects: Art, Drama and Theater, English, Modern Languages, Philosophy