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This disk contains 100 interactive links to various resources found on the Internet that complement our studies in the course. They have been organized by the schedule of weekly readings found in the course syllabus. Most resources are educational websites that have been developed and maintained by Classics Departments and individual scholars. . . Gilgamesh Mesopotamia-Gilgamesh An outline of the ancient epic of an historical king of Uruk, 2700 B.C. . Kamer's Translation of a Gilgamesh Prologue The opening of the ancient Babylonian epic. . Gilgamesh Study Guide Professor Diane Thompson's comprehensive resource website on the "Gilgamesh" epic. . The Epic of Gilgamesh Index A recording of the characters and the texts from each tablet. . Mashu: Middle Eastern Mythology An introduction to the twin peaks referenced in the "Gilgamesh" epic. . The Flood Tablet from the "Gilgamesh" A photograph of the tablet bearing the story of the flood of the "Gilgamesh" epic. . Hebrew The Old Testament Bibliographic Introduction to the Old Testament The Yale Divinity School website for Old Testament studies. . The Old Testament A graphic illustration of key dates, births and deaths of Biblical characters, historical events. . Canon of the Old Testament W. Hartono writes an informed and highly detailed article on the formation of the Canon of the Old Testament books. . The Old Testament Canon Quotations from key personnel who influenced the Canon of Old Testament works. . Old Testament Canon, texts, and versions Perhaps the most comprehensive site developed by Encyclopaedia Britannica. . Greek General Studies The Perseus Digital Library Project The Tufts University Online resource for all classical studies. . Ancient Greek Civilization A rich website developed by Britannica.com. . Greek Civilization A website to Greek culture and history. . The Iliad Homer's Iliad and Odyssey A website with links to contextual studies. . The Iliad E-text version of the Iliad. . Study Guide for Reading Homer's Iliad A Temple University classics study website. . The Virtual Iliad An interactive study of Homer's epic Iliad and its contexts. . Summary of Homer's Iliad A summary of each book of the epic poem. . The Odyssey The Odyssey A website with links to the electronic texts of the Odyssey. . Study Guide for Homer's Odyssey Professor Robin Mitchell-Boyask's fine interactive resource on the Odyssey. . The Homer Website Links to various related websites. . Oedipus, The King Classics Technology Center: Oedipus, the King Links to related theater/author websites. . Study Guide for Sophocles' Oedipus the King The Temple University website for classics studies. . Sophocles, Oedipus, the King Online University of Virginia website. . Ancient Greek Theater A website with various discussions of the elements of Greek drama. . Masks in Ancient Greek Theater A discussion of the enigmatic masks worn by all Greek actors. . Greek Theater Links A rich resource for a variety of discussions of the Greek stage and drama. . Plato Plato and his Dialogues A website devoted to the philosophical discussions in Plato's writings. . Science and Human Values: Plato An essay on the Greek philosopher authored at the Rochester Institute of Technology. . The Republic of Plato An e-text of Plato's essay. . Greek Philosophy: Plato A general introduction to Plato. . Aristotle Aristotle on Greek Tragedy An overview of Aristotle's definition and theory of tragedy. . Greek Philosophy: Aristotle An online orientation to the biography and writings of Aristotle. . The Philosophy of Aristotle An outline of the key concepts of Aristotle. . Resources for Further Study of the Thought of Aristotle Links to related websites with notes and commentary on Aristotle. . China Book of Songs Chinese Poets Selections from the most renowned of the ancient Chinese literature. . Chinese Literature Resources Page A webliography of references including e-texts, criticism, art and other cultural elements of China. . China Index Columbia University website outlining key literary periods and works. . Confucius The Philosopher Confucius A website devoted to the biography and overview of the thought of the ancient Chinese thinker. . Re-Acting to the Past: Confucius and Confucianism Columbia University webliography with links to related sites. . The Geography of Confucianism An overview of the philosophy including principle points and a demographic analysis of the influence of Confucianism. . The Chuang Tzu The Chuang-tzu or Zhuang-zi A webliography to resources addressing the ancient texts. . The Chuang-tzu: Lin Yutang's Introduction An introduction and translation of selected passages from The Chuang-tzu. . Chuang-Tzu: The Next Voice A discussion of essential points from The Chuang-Tzu. . India Bhavgad-Gita Manas: Bhavgad-Gita A rich resource with both e-texts and cultural discussions. . The Gita, translated by Sir Edwin Arnold An e-text of selected readings from the Hindu scriptures. . Bhagvat-Gita: Sanskrit Verses E-texts of chapters and links to related studies. . Bhagvad-Gita A general introduction to the work and its contexts. . The Tamil Anthologies Institute of Indology and Tamil Studies University of California at Berkeley website. . YatraIndia A rich site with links to the literatures of various ethnic groups and their languages. . Tamil Links A webliography with links to various cultural, social, literary, and political Tamil elements. . The Roman Civilization The Aeneid The Aeneid of Virgil E-texts of the complete work. . Outline of Virgil's Aeneid An outline of the Roman epic. . Virgin's Aeneid with Text and Images A rich resource for an introduction to Roman artifacts and their relationship to the Aeneid. . Study Sheet: The Aeneid An instructor's study guide to the Aeneid. . Israel/Christianity The New Testament Canon of the New Testament William Hartono's analysis of the evolution of the New Testament. . The Development of the Canon of the New Testament An additional analysis of the history of the evolution of the New Testament. . "From Jesus to Christ" PBS Frontline research on the development of the Gospels. . St. Augustine of Hippo: The Harmony of the Gospels Augustine's analysis of the four Gospels. . The Credibility of the Gospels Columbia University Augustine Club's analysis and interpretation. . The Confessions of Augustine The Confessions of Augustine: An Electronic Edition E-text of the Confessions. . Augustine: Confessions A detailed analysis of the early Church theologian. . Augustine of Hippo University of Pennsylvania webliography and introduction to the Bishop of Hippo. . Arabia The Koran The Koran at the Electronic Text Center A digitzed e-text of The Koran. . English Religious Resources A website that invites comparative analyses of ancient sacred texts. . The Origins of the Koran Website explores the creation and resources invested in the formulation of the Koran. . Europe The Divine Comedy Dante; Poetry of Dante and the Divine Comedy A resourceful link for studies of Dante. . Dante Divine Comedy Links A webliography of engaging references for the serious student of Dante. . Dante's Realm A wide-ranging set of resources on both the author and his work, The Divine Comedy. . Inferno A website devoted exclusively to Dante and the context of his times. . The Canterbury Tales The Canterbury Tales Project A webliography of links dedicated to the Virgin of Guadelupe. . Medieval Sourcebook: Geoffrey Chaucer An inter-linear website that posts the Middle English text on the left and the corresponding Modern English version on the right. . Classic Note on Canterbury Tales Note and commentaries on Chaucer's "Prologue" and each of the following tales. . Resources for Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales A Birmingham-Southern College literature course website rich in links to Chaucer information. . The Prince Digital Texts: Nicolo Machiavelli/The Prince An electronic text for "The Prince." . A rich collection of
online resources related to Machiavelli and "The Prince."
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An additional electronic
text of "The Prince."
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Website of Auburn University
“Great Books” course with various e-text and cultural/literary contextual
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Beowulf
Resources
for Studying Beowulf
A Webliography of academic links. . Beowulf The complete e-text. . Legends: Beowulf A rich webliography for Beowulf resources. . Medieval Sourcebook: Beowulf An e-text with links to the Old English original text. . Everyman Everyman (after 1485) A webliography featuring a recorded Medieval musical entroit. . Everyman: Genre--A Morality Play Contains a plot summary and "issues and general research sources. . Everyman: Video Video clips of a modern staging of scenes from the Medieval morality play. . Hamlet The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark A webliography including the complete online text and links to various academic sites. . Hamlet A website with the full e-text, criticism, research, and additional scholarly links and learning aids. . Hamlet Online A "complete" webliography on the play and related topics. . Internet Shakespeare Editions A general resource for studies of the plays, the English theater, and the author. Paradise Lost
Africa The Mali Epic of Son-Jara Study Guide for the Epic of Son-Jara . The Epic of Son-Jara A short study guide to the African epic. . The Humanities Handbook: An Introduction to the Epic of Son-Jara A helpful guide with links to various academic sites. .
Middle America The Popul Vuh Popul Vuh A website with brief introductions to the text, links to the electronic texts, and study guides. . Xibalba: The Mayan Underworld An introduction to the Mayan concept of the underworld and the gods that inhabit it. . Quetzalcoatl Among the Maya: The Popul Vuh An essay on the ancient Aztec myth of Quetzalcoatl and its relationship to the Mayan Popul Vuh. . Maya Cosmos An essay on the Maya concept of the universe--University of Texas website. . This page was last modified on May 8, 2001, and is maintained by Dr. Geoffrey Grimes. . 
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