Author: Arthur Cotterell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780191881
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology
Author: Arthur Cotterell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780191881
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780191881
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Ultimage Encyclopedia of Mythology
Author: Tonny Rizzo
Publisher: JG Press
ISBN: 9781572154407
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: JG Press
ISBN: 9781572154407
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology
Author: Arthur Cotterell
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754800910
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive reference to the extraordinary tales and legends of the ancient world's most fascinating and beguiling mythologies.
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754800910
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive reference to the extraordinary tales and legends of the ancient world's most fascinating and beguiling mythologies.
The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A–Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic
Author: John Matthews
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007365055
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007365055
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world.
Encyclopedia of World Mythology
Author: Parragon, Incorporated
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407534718
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407534718
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Indian Mythology
Author: Pradeep Sanjeev
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692840580
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
In this work, an endeavor has been made to compile the long-felt want of an illustrated Indian Mythological Character Encyclopedia. This has encyclopedic descriptions of most of the characters from the three epics, the Ramayana, the Bhagavata, and the Mahabharata and hopefully, serves as a resource how different characters are related to or not to each other and also includes the genealogies of Rama, Krishna, Ravana, and Kuru dynasty.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692840580
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
In this work, an endeavor has been made to compile the long-felt want of an illustrated Indian Mythological Character Encyclopedia. This has encyclopedic descriptions of most of the characters from the three epics, the Ramayana, the Bhagavata, and the Mahabharata and hopefully, serves as a resource how different characters are related to or not to each other and also includes the genealogies of Rama, Krishna, Ravana, and Kuru dynasty.
Classical Mythology A to Z
Author: Annette Giesecke
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762497130
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762497130
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
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.
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures
Author: Colin Dempsey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760774601
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
From the enchanting to the mischievous to the downright terrifying, these are the creatures that inhabit the air, the underworld, far-off mountain-tops, and ancient cities ; the fantastical beings that haunt our dreams and challenge us to disprove their existence.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760774601
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
From the enchanting to the mischievous to the downright terrifying, these are the creatures that inhabit the air, the underworld, far-off mountain-tops, and ancient cities ; the fantastical beings that haunt our dreams and challenge us to disprove their existence.
Classical Mythology
Author: Arthur Cotterell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754805106
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The central figures of classical mythology are described by expert Arthur Cotterell in Classical Mythology with wit and authority, and ancient legends are re-told as spell-binding narratives that offer intriguing insight into accounts of past ages. The myths of the Classical world have inspired generations of painters and poets, and this beautiful encyclopedia is illustrated with a wealth of imagery created over a period of fifteen centuries; both fine art paintings and specially-commissioned contemporary works adorn these fascinating tales.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754805106
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The central figures of classical mythology are described by expert Arthur Cotterell in Classical Mythology with wit and authority, and ancient legends are re-told as spell-binding narratives that offer intriguing insight into accounts of past ages. The myths of the Classical world have inspired generations of painters and poets, and this beautiful encyclopedia is illustrated with a wealth of imagery created over a period of fifteen centuries; both fine art paintings and specially-commissioned contemporary works adorn these fascinating tales.
Encyclopedia of Spirits
Author: Judika Illes
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062046098
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1076
Book Description
Enter the World of Spirits! The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune, lasting love, health, fertility, revenge, and relief. Discover: The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes) How to communicate with specific spirits for your own benefit How to recognize these spirits when they manifest themselves The mythological and historical events associated with specific spirits The colors, days, numbers, and astrological signs associated with specific spirits The Encyclopedia of Spirits also provides an overview of the role of spirit communication throughout history and a general guide to working with spirits. No matter what your life's problems or desires, this book can guide you to the right spirits who can help fulfill your dreams. For the spiritual adept, the amateur, or the simply curious, the Encyclopedia of Spirits will inform, inspire, and delight.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062046098
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1076
Book Description
Enter the World of Spirits! The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune, lasting love, health, fertility, revenge, and relief. Discover: The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes) How to communicate with specific spirits for your own benefit How to recognize these spirits when they manifest themselves The mythological and historical events associated with specific spirits The colors, days, numbers, and astrological signs associated with specific spirits The Encyclopedia of Spirits also provides an overview of the role of spirit communication throughout history and a general guide to working with spirits. No matter what your life's problems or desires, this book can guide you to the right spirits who can help fulfill your dreams. For the spiritual adept, the amateur, or the simply curious, the Encyclopedia of Spirits will inform, inspire, and delight.