Wikipedia is a great resource for getting general info about something, but because anyone can contribute or change its content it is considered unreliable. College faculty typically do not consider Wikipedia a credible information source.
Instead, use the library's print or electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries, or other reference books to backup the basic information of your research paper. These resources have gone through an editorial process to check for accuracy. To the right and below are some resources that may be of use.
Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students
The Oxford Classical Dictionary
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Below are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.
Dictionary of Classical Mythology: Symbols, Attributes & Associations
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The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion
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Cassell Dictionary of Classical Mythology
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Handbook of Classical Mythology
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The Oxford Guide to Classical Mythology in the Arts, 1300-1990s
Lexicon Iconographicum Mythologiae Classicae (LIMC)
Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography: Themes Depicted in Works of Art
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture
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