A Dictionary Of World Mythology

Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019107893X
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of World Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1986-04-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, the more mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India, and the stern spirits of the African and American continents all reflect very different civilizations, yet they also demonstrate the unity of mankind in its fundamental need for explanations of the unknown. Arthur Cotterell sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands. * Comprehensive coverage in seven main sections of West Asia, South and Central Asia, East Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania * Clear and informative section introductions highlight the history and lifestyle of ancient peoples and the landscape in which they lived * Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps of each key area `An excellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into at leisure.' Greek Review

Author : Ja Coleman
Publisher : Arcturus Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781789508604
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Mythology written by Ja Coleman and published by Arcturus Editions. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was Artemis and what part did she play in the battle of the Giants? Who was the whale-monster Qaqwaii and how did he hunt his prey? This dictionary of mythology is a wonderful and invaluable reference guide to the various myths and legends from across the globe. Dip into this A-Z guide to discover the names of devious gods, enchanted objects and ancient cities, as well as the cultures that these tales originate from. These myths are taken not only from the familiar Greek, Roman and Norse traditions but also Mesopotamian, Haitian, Tibetan, Native American and many more. Painstakingly researched over 25 years, this incredible resource provides more than just scholarly information but also showcases the staggering creativity and imagination of our ancient belief systems. This beautiful hardback edition is presented in a handsome slipcase, making a perfect collectable or gift for any mythology enthusiasts.

Author : Philip Wilkinson
Publisher : DK Children
ISBN 13 : 9780756620172
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology written by Philip Wilkinson and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the world.

Author : David Adams Leeming
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780195102758
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Creation Myths written by David Adams Leeming and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Tamra Andrews
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195136772
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Nature Myths written by Tamra Andrews and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.

Author : Michael Jordan
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438109857
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses written by Michael Jordan and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.

Author : S. R. F. Price
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192802897
Total Pages : 599 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion written by S. R. F. Price and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion offers a fully rounded and highly authoritative point of access to all aspects of ancient religious life and thought. Dr Simon Price and Dr Emily Kearns, area advisers for the third edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, have come together to select, revise, edit, and in some cases wholly recast, a large number of key entries from OCD to create this handy, accessible reference work on mythology and religion in the Graeco-Roman world. Bringing to the attention of a wider audience the authority and scholarly rigour of OCD, the Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion provides students, teachers, and general readers with an affordable comprehensive, and wide-ranging A-Z reference source. The Dictionary is unique in that in addition to Greek myths and Roman festivals it covers Greek and Roman religious places, monuments, religious personnel, divination, astrology, and magic, and also contains many entries on Judaism and Christianity in Greek and Roman times.

Author : Jennifer R. March
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1782976353
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Classical Mythology written by Jennifer R. March and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2014-05-31 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenny March’s acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A – Z guide to Greek and Roman mythology. All major myths, legends and fables are here, including gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, dangerous women, legendary creatures and monsters. Characters such as Achilles and Odysseus have extensive entries, as do epic journeys and heroic quests, like that of Jason and the Argonauts to win the Golden Fleece, all alongside a plethora of information on the creation of the cosmos, the many metamorphoses of gods and humans, and the Trojan War, plus more minor figures – nymphs, seers, kings, rivers, to name but a few. In this superbly authoritative work the myths are brilliantly retold, along with any major variants, and with extensive translations from ancient authors that give life to the narratives and a sense of the vibrant cultures that shaped the development of classical myth. The 172 illustrations give visual immediacy to the words, by showing how ancient artists perceived their gods and heroes. The impact of myths on ancient art is also explored, as is and their influence in the postclassical arts, emphasising the ongoing inspiration afforded by the ancient myths. Also included are two maps of the ancient world, a list of the ancient sources and their chronology, the more important genealogies, and an index of recurrent mythical motifs.

Author : Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134641036
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology written by Dr Gwendolyn Leick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.

Author : Gertrude Jobes
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810816978
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Mythology, Folklore and Symbols written by Gertrude Jobes and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1961 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timeless classic.