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Sources

Inspirations and ideas.

Places outside of Pithia which hold sources of inspiration.

Reference

Bartleby

A snazzy site allowing access to an encyclopedia, dictionary, quotations, and some of the greatest literature from history.

Perseus

A digital library. Among other things, it has a greek/latin translator.

Language

Dictionary

A place to look up words.

Bablefish

The translator fish, stick it in your ear to be able to understand many common languages.

Alfabette Zoope

A list of names from around the world.

Perseus Lexica

Translators, for finding better words in ancient greek and latin. Words that no one speaks any more, so you can use them to sneak up on people.

Kypros Lexicon

Another greek translator, a bit simpler.

Symbols

A language of different sorts, those pictures that hold more meaning then just a word.

Mythology

Encyclopedia Mythica

Listing all the gods, goddesses, beasts, and heroes of mythology.

Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

The classic reference for anything fantastical or mythological.

Mythweb

A simpler guide to greek mythology, with a flare for humour in its animated illustrations.

Miscellaneaous

Early History of Date Networks

That is, pigeons, flags, beacons and other fun ways of sending messages.

Magic Names for Mystic Cats

Mythological figures to name your cat after. A very serious task, honestly!

Mathworld

Currently Down

Thee best mathmatics site on the net, which would make anyone drool over all the formulas and strange geometric shapes.

Ancient History of Wine

The orgins of wine in ancient history.

The Shroomery

A guide to psychedelic and hallucinogenic mushrooms, which Jeremiah comments on on the quotes page.

Zoology

Cicada in Ancient Greece

The inspiration for Musies, who if you didn't lookly closely enough at, you'd see a singing cicada instead.

Frog Myths Across Cultures

Why, and how, frogs are so prevalent in myth. It's because they're hoppy.

The Penguin Page

A detailed look at penguins, of all types and sizes.

Hinterland Who's Who

Canadian creatures that are furry or feathered, with insightful and interesting information. Also contains small video spots with footage and a soothing narrator.

Culture

Forum Romanum

A look at Roman life, language, and culture.


A spoon? But what is a whelk to a prawn I might ask, my dear chap?

- Sir Froogled