Reference sources, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, and handbooks provide you with specific information on a given topic or person and provide you with an overview of a subject. These can be very helpful starting points in your research. Reference sources can be online resources like the ones listed below, but also exist in print if you prefer hardcopies.
Reference work consisting of articles relating to classical antiquity and its civilizations.
Covers Greco-Roman antiquity including religions, culture, and history, ranging from the second millennium BC to early medieval Europe. Contains the original English edition of Der Neue Pauly and supplemental materials.
Focuses on religion as part of contemporary daily life and public discourse.