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Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Classic Mythology by : Arthur Cotterell
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Classic Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient mythologies are brought to life in this third volume of mythology.
Book Synopsis Classical Mythology A to Z by : Annette Giesecke
Download or read book Classical Mythology A to Z written by Annette Giesecke and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.
Book Synopsis Classical Mythology by : Arthur Cotterell
Download or read book Classical Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology by : Luke Roman
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology written by Luke Roman and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek and Roman mythology has fascinated people for more than two millennia, and its influence on cultures throughout Europe, America, North Africa, and the Middle East attests to the universal appeal of the stories. This title examines the best-known figures of Greek and Roman mythology together with the great works of classic literature.
Book Synopsis The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology by : Arthur Cotterell
Download or read book The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into two sections, Western mythology and Eastern mythology, this easy-to-use text details characters, locations, sites of interest, significant events, stories and symbols. It contains over 1000 images, with cross references throughout.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Mythology by : Arthur Cotterell
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2016-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this important volume three ancient mythologies arebrought to life: the Classical mythology of ancient Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celticworld; and from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors and fearsome giants. For maximumaccessibility each entry is listed in A-Z order, detailing characters, locations, and sites of interest, significantevents, stories and symbols. Pictorial features also focuson recurring mythological themes, such as Oracles,Magic, Voyages, Heroes, and Spells, making this bookuniversal in theme and timeless in appeal. This is a lavish guide to the classic mythologies.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Classic Mythology by : Arthur Cotterell
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Classic Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends by : Stuart Gordon
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends written by Stuart Gordon and published by Bookpoint. This book was released on 1993 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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.
Book Synopsis Gods, Demigods and Demons by : Bernard Evslin
Download or read book Gods, Demigods and Demons written by Bernard Evslin and published by Graymalkin + ORM. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to more than 540 supernatural figures of Greek mythology—as well as notable mortals—from Acantha the nymph to Zeus, king of the gods. Do you know the story behind Pandora’s Box, or the difference between Hercules and Heracles? Turn to this alphabetic encyclopedia, with more than 540 entries detailing all the major and minor characters, events, and settings of Greek mythology, from an introduction to the nymph Acantha to a succinct characterization of Zeus, the all-powerful ruler of the gods. This invaluable reference covers all types of heroes, gods, demigods, creatures, demons, and notable mortals, with their classic stories retold in riveting summaries. This comprehensive guide brings Greek mythology to life, and includes a helpful pronunciation key.
Download or read book Mythologica written by Stephen P. Kershaw and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated encyclopedia of characters from Greek mythology, prepare to be amazed.
Book Synopsis Classical Mythology: The Basics by : Richard Martin
Download or read book Classical Mythology: The Basics written by Richard Martin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an engaging introduction which explores the latest thinking about Classical mythology, the history of interpreting myths and the role of myths in cultural tradition, from painting to opera, philosophy, politics, drama, and religion in the modern day. It answers such questions as what are ancient myths and who invented them where do gods come from what makes a hero how is Classical myth used in the modern world and what approaches are there to the study of myth? Featuring further reading and case studies from antiquity to the modern day, this is an essential introduction to the myths which have been a fundamental part of Western culture throughout history.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Classical Mythology by : A. R. A. van Aken
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Classical Mythology written by A. R. A. van Aken and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the Greco-Roman deities and heroes, principal religious festivals, significant locales, and such special items of mythological relevance as coins, temples and oracles.
Book Synopsis The Complete Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology by : Guus Houtzager
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology written by Guus Houtzager and published by Booksales. This book was released on 2003 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Greek mythology, including the history of man and the gods, the heroic deeds of Heracles, the Trojan War, and love stories.
Book Synopsis Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction by : Helen Morales
Download or read book Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction written by Helen Morales and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2007-08-23 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our desires? This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical myths. It is a wide-ranging account, examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture, taking the reader from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the bible, and New Age spiritualism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Eastern Mythology by : Rachel Storm
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Eastern Mythology written by Rachel Storm and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to mythology and legends of the East.
Book Synopsis Greek Mythology by : Richard Stoneman
Download or read book Greek Mythology written by Richard Stoneman and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
