A Dictionary of World Mythology

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019107893X
Total Pages : pages
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of World Mythology by : Arthur Cotterell

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

A Dictionary of Creation Myths

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ISBN 13 : 9780195102758
Total Pages : 342 pages
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Creation Myths by : David Adams Leeming

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The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion

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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192802897
Total Pages : 599 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion by : S. R. F. Price

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.

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths

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Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141920599
Total Pages : 624 pages
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Book Synopsis The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by : Jenny March

Download or read book The Penguin Book of Classical Myths written by Jenny March and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The figures and events of classical myths underpin our culture and the constellations named after them fill the night sky. Whether it’s the raging Minotaur trapped in the Cretan labyrinth or the twelve labours of Hercules, Aphrodite’s birth from the waves or Zeus visiting Danae as a shower of gold, the mythology of Greece and Rome is full of unforgettable stories. All the stories of the Greek tragedies – Oedipus, Medea, Antigone – are there; all the events of the Trojan wars and of Odysseus and Aeneas’ epic journeys; the founding of Athens and of Rome... These are the strangest tales of love, war, betrayal and heroism ever told and, while brilliantly retelling them, this book shows how they echo through the works of much later writers from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Camus and Ted Hughes. Full of attractive illustrations and laid out in eighteen clear chapters (the titles include ‘Dangerous Women’ and ‘Heroes’), Dr Jennifer March has written a fascinating guide to the myths of classical civilization that is as readable as a novel.

Dictionary of World Myth

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Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781900131247
Total Pages : 244 pages
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of World Myth by : Roy Willis

Download or read book Dictionary of World Myth written by Roy Willis and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Hutchinson Dictionary of World Myth

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ISBN 13 : 9781859860588
Total Pages : 240 pages
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Book Synopsis The Hutchinson Dictionary of World Myth by : Peter Bently

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A Dictionary of African Mythology

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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195124576
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of African Mythology by : Harold Scheub

Download or read book A Dictionary of African Mythology written by Harold Scheub and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of fascinating and revealing tales captures the sprawling diversity of African mythology. Four hundred alphabetically arranged entries touch on virtually every aspect of African religious belief, from Africa's great epic themes (dualistic gods, divine tricksters, creator gods, and heroes) to descriptions of major mythic systems (the Dogon, the Asante, and the San) and beyond. Scheub covers the entire continent, from the mouth of the Nile to the shores of the Cape of Good Hope, including North African as well as sub-Saharan cultures. His retellings provide information about the respective belief system, the main characters, and related stories or variants. Perhaps most important, Scheub emphasizes the role of mythmaker as storyteller--as a performer for an audience. He studies various techniques, from the rhythmic movements of a Zulu mythmaker's hands to the way a storyteller will play on the familiar context of other myths within her cultural context. An invaluable bridge to the richly diverse oral cultures of Africa, this collection uncovers a place where story and storyteller, tradition and performance, all merge.

The Dictionary of Mythology

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Publisher : Arcturus Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781789508604
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis The Dictionary of Mythology by : Ja Coleman

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.

Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725231344
Total Pages : 862 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Book Synopsis Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths by : G. A. Gaskell

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The World of Myths

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 323 pages
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Book Synopsis The World of Myths by : Frank Chapin Bray

Download or read book The World of Myths written by Frank Chapin Bray and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dictionary of World Myth

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Publisher : Checkmark Books
ISBN 13 : 9780816033256
Total Pages : 240 pages
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Book Synopsis The Dictionary of World Myth by : Peter Bently

Download or read book The Dictionary of World Myth written by Peter Bently and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the Middle East, China, India, South and Central America, North America, Japan, Europe, Greece, and Rome

Dictionary of Classical Mythology

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Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1782976353
Total Pages : 544 pages
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Classical Mythology by : Jennifer R. March

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.

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology

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Publisher : Oxford Reference Collection
ISBN 13 : 9780198804840
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology by : James MacKillop

Download or read book A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology written by James MacKillop and published by Oxford Reference Collection. This book was released on 2017-01-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format.A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology is a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the world's richest mythological traditions. It covers the people, themes, concepts, places, and creatures of Celtic mythology, saga, legend, and folklore from both ancient pagan origins, and moderntraditions.

The Dictionary of World Myth

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ISBN 13 : 9780816033003
Total Pages : 240 pages
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Book Synopsis The Dictionary of World Myth by : Peter Bently

Download or read book The Dictionary of World Myth written by Peter Bently and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the Middle East, China, India, South and Central America, North America, Japan, Europe, Greece, and Rome

A Dictionary of Asian Mythology

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195120531
Total Pages : 241 pages
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Asian Mythology by : David Leeming

Download or read book A Dictionary of Asian Mythology written by David Leeming and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an A-Z dictionary of mythologies of the Asian continent. Major characters, places and events of Asian mythology, as well as certain relevant themes and cultural traditions are included.

Dictionary of Nature Myths

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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195136772
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Nature Myths by : Tamra Andrews

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.

The world of myths

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Publisher : Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9788130703510
Total Pages : 338 pages
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Download or read book The world of myths written by Frank Chaplin Bray and published by Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: