Related Apocalyptic / Flood Myth Databases: Finding Information Online
A library guide for Samohi students
Database Search Tips for Better Results
Use Boolean operators ... simple words that are used to combine or exclude in a search, either to expand or narrow results. Examples: AND, OR, NOT
- Religion AND Apocalypse searches for both words (narrows search)
- Religion OR Apocalypse searches for one or all, but both is optional (expands search)
- Apocalypse NOT Flood searches for the first word, Apocalypse, and excludes sources with the word Flood (narrows search)
Relevant School Databases
U: SMMUSDS P: library
U: SMMUSDS P: library
Our databases contain general and subject-specific areas. You may also narrow or expand search results by selecting source types (ie newspapers, journals), dates, article type (ie reviews, articles), and so on in the filters provided. Sources can be selected and emailed for future reference.
eLibrary Curriculum Edition Over 2,000 full text and multimedia sources, including topics related to mythology. ProQuest
General database search that accesses all ProQuest databases, like Research Library, Historical Newspapers, etc. |
ProQuest Learning: Literature
Includes over 3,000 author biographies; 40 searchable literature journals; full text literary works; and other key criticism and reference sources. Salem Press Literature Includes themes on critical insights and critical surveys related to literature and mythology. |
History Study Guide
Covers 14 centuries of history, from ancient to modern, and old world to new world. |
Destiny Quest
Offers search results for library titles available in our district's collection. The "Web Sites" tab offers reliable online materials. Use the filter to narrow your search by grade level, lexile, source type, etc. If you log in, selected works can be saved for future reference. |
Related Recommended Websites
Smithsonian Institution: Collections Search Center
Using the search box, search by subject "apocalypse", "floods", and view collection by type (paintings, photographs, books, etc). An excellent source to view images and ancient art |
Internet Sacred Text Archive
A vast collection of related mythologies from around the world are included. |
Godchecker A virtual encyclopedia of gods, demons, beasts, and supreme beings from world mythologies related to floods, death and the apocalypse. |