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4) The ultimate encyclopedia of mythology: an a-z guide to the myths and legends of the ancient world
Author
Publisher
Hermes House
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Cave paintings at Lascaux, France and Altamira, Spain, fraught with expression thousands of years later; point to an early human desire to form a cultural identity. In the Oxford Companion to World Mythology, David Leeming explores the role of mythology, or myth-logic, in history and determines that the dreams of specific cultures add up to a larger collective story of humanity. Stopping short of attempting to be all-inclusive, this fascinating volume...
Author
Publisher
Smithmark
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Over 500 alphabetical entries describing the central mythical figures of each culture (classical, Celtic, and Norse) and over 550 illustrations spanning fifteen centuries of fine art from the ancient world to the present day, including both classic masterpieces and commissioned artwork.
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Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Discover courageous heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and terrifying monsters on the captivating tour around the world" --
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the...
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