Religion

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Encyclopedia Mythica
http://www.pantheon.org/

Encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, mysticism, etc. with hundreds of definitions of "gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world." Mythologies covered include Chinese, Greek, Latvian, Norse, Persian, Roman and many more. Entries are browsable and searchable.

From Jesus to Christ: the First Christians
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/

"This site is anchored by the testimony of New Testament theologians, archaeologists and historians who serve as both critics and storytellers. They address dozens of key issues, disagreements and critical problems relating to Jesus' life and the evolution of Christianity. Throughout the site, maps, charts (for example, the fortress of Masada), ancient texts (including Perpetua's diary), pictures of the archaeological discoveries, ancient imagery, and audio excerpts from the television program complement and illuminate the scholars' commentary."

Greek Mythology
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48479

This IPL pathfinder is designed to help you find information about Greek mythology and mythological characters. Print and Internet resources are available.

Hands-On Hellenismos
http://www.sponde.com/index.html

"The idea behind Hands-On Hellenismos is to provide practical information about Hellenismos (polytheism more or less in the manner of the people of ancient Greece), how to practice, and what is really going on in Hellenismos today." Includes information on libation, prayer, and other devotions, festivals, ethics, and Hellenismos at college. A sample reconstruction of a Greek festival is also provided.

SVR Collegium Religionis
http://home.tiscali.be/mauk.haemers/collegium_religionis

The religious branch of the Societatis Viae Romanae is "dedicated to the historical recreation of the Religio Romana  by means of discussion, study, practice and creative expression." Their website includes a substantial set of articles addressing the theology and practice of recreated Roman paganism, as well as links to primary texts, scholarship, and practicioners' pages.

The "Whole" Bible
http://www.maplenet.net/~trowbridge/NT_Hist.htm

Provides a brief history of the New Testament canon and descriptions of the noncanonical writings of early Christianity. The site also provides links to other resources on Christian scriptural history and liberal Biblical interpretation, as well as an annotated reading list.

Worlds Intertwined: The Roman World
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/worlds_intertwined/roman/mai...

Virtual gallery from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Covers many aspects of Roman life.