The Dictionary of Mythology

The Dictionary of Mythology
Author: Ja Coleman
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781789508604

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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.

A Dictionary of World Mythology

A Dictionary of World Mythology
Author: Arthur Cotterell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1979
Genre: Mythology
ISBN: 0192177478

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Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology

Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology
Author: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1998
Genre: Goddesses
ISBN: 9780751357981

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Organized by geographic region and with characters from the same stories and episodes grouped together, this comprehensive book is an excellent reference tool. Legendary heroes appear with their adversaries to set each myth in context, as do gods and goddesses of the underworld and mythical beasts.

Dictionary of Classical Mythology

Dictionary of Classical Mythology
Author: Jennifer R. March
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2014-05-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782976353

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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 Asian Mythology

A Dictionary of Asian Mythology
Author: David Leeming
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2001-05-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0195120531

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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.

The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion

The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion
Author: S. R. F. Price
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 599
Release: 2004
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780192802897

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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.

Dictionary of Nature Myths

Dictionary of Nature Myths
Author: Tamra Andrews
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2000
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0195136772

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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.

Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses

Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses
Author: Michael Jordan
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Goddesses
ISBN: 1438109857

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Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths
Author: Jennifer R. March
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2009-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0141020776

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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.

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology

A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
Author: James MacKillop
Publisher: Oxford Reference Collection
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-01-14
Genre: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
ISBN: 9780198804840

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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.