The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology
by Arthur Cotterell, Rachel Storm (Author)
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Contains more than one thousand alphabetically-arranged entries that describes the central mythical figures and myths of ancient worlds, including Greece, Rome, Egypt, Norse, Celtic, Persia, India, China, and the Far East.Tags
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Ok as long as you’re not looking for West African myths or myths from the native peoples of North and South America.
This is a great book to use when one needs to quickly look up a mythological figure or event that occurred in ancient times. Everything from ancient Rome to acient Egypt, this book has it all!
The art is amazing. I love Pre-Raphaelite and related art and this book has plenty.
Comprehensive reference guide to world mythology with sections on classical world, norse lands, south and central asia, egypt and west asia, celtic world, east asia.
Entries are made in A-Z format within each main section with lots of full colour illustrations and photos.
Entries are made in A-Z format within each main section with lots of full colour illustrations and photos.
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Arthur Cotterell is Principal of Kingston College of Further Education in Surrey.
Rachel Storm is a journalist and author specializing in religion, alternative religion and spirituality
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Common Knowledge
- Alternate titles
- The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A-Z guide to the myths and legends of the ancient world
- Original publication date
- 1999
- People/Characters
- Achilles
- Important events
- Classical Antiquity; Middle Ages
- First words
- Every culture has evolved its own mythology, defining its character and offering a way to understand the world.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Zhu Rong managed to defeat Gong-gong, who was so ashamed that he tried to kill himself and in the process caused a massive flood.
- Publisher's editor
- Sudell, Helen
Classifications
- Genres
- Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 398.2 — Society, Government, and Culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore & Folktales Folk literature
- LCC
- BL303 .C67 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism The myth. Comparative mythology
- BISAC
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- 1,688
- Popularity
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- Reviews
- 6
- Rating
- (4.01)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 14
- ASINs
- 4
