Recommended Websites: Religion


Hindu Gods and Goddesses - http://www.missouri.edu/~omshanti/gods.html
Explains the basic tenents of Hinduism as well as the differences between Hinduism and Christianity. Includes descriptions and pictures of many gods and goddesses.



Hinduism Glossary - http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/religionet/er/hinduism/HGLOSSRY.HTM
Created for a University of Wyoming Introduction to Religion class, this glossary will assist you if you need a straight definition of a word derived from Hinduism. The additional links at the top of the page will provide additional information about the life and lifestyle of Hindus.



Indian Heritage - http://www.indian-heritage.org/gindex.html
Amazing information and pictures of the culture in India; offers topics on music, gods and goddesses, the states in India, music, dance, temples, art, and more. A wonderful resource maintained by the Saigan Connection who support and promote Indian culture and enterprises.



Encyclopedia Mythica - http://www.pantheon.org
An excellent collection of articles on mythology, folklore, bestiary, and heroes. The mythology links asks the user to narrow down their search by geographical region or search all of mythology. Not limited to the traditional Greek and Roman mythology; includes Arthurian mythology, Islamic, Egyptian, Aboriginal, and Hindu to name a few. Also offers an image gallery and a genealogical link to see how gods/goddesses/heroes are related. Articles give the option to print or cite, allowing the user to see the correct MLA citation style.



In His Own: Perspectives on the World of Jesus - http://virtualreligion.net/iho/index.html
Part of the Virtual Religion Index, this is a historical look at the Christian scriptures complete with maps, pictures, and family trees.



Scrolls from the Dead Sea: The Ancient Library of Qumran and Modern scholarship - http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/scrolls/
Once on display at the Library of Congress, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been brought to the public on this interactive site that offers history, pictures, and present ideas about the role of the Scrolls and Qumran Library.



Virtual Religion Index - http://virtualreligion.net/vri/
A huge database that offers links to hundreds of websites dealing with ancient and modern religious beliefs. A great place to start.