Mythology: Tales of Ancient Civilizations

Mythology: Tales of Ancient Civilizations
ISBN-10
0760740054
ISBN-13
9780760740057
Series
Mythology
Category
Mythology
Pages
448
Language
English
Published
2003
Author
Timothy Roland Roberts

Description

Examines and compares Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, Indian, Chinese, and Japanese mythology.

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