The Dictionary of World Myth

ISBN-10
0756756561
ISBN-13
9780756756567
Category
Reference
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
1995-04-01
Author
Peter Bently

Description

A comprehensive guide to all the major figures & places of mythology from around the world. All major bodies of myth are covered, from Chinese & Tibetan to Slavonic & North Amer. The entries are arranged in an A-to-Z format & reflect the diversity & timeless appeal of mythology. Interspersed with the entries, at the appropriate point alphabetically, are highlighted feature panels on the treatment in myth of general themes (Animals, Culture Heroes, etc.). Cross-references relate to entries that expand upon other names in the text. The illustrations are based on contemporaneous artifacts, simplified by the artist for the sake of clarity. Index of Themes & Supplementary Names. Illus.

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