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| Genre/Form: | Encyclopedias |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Arthur Cotterell |
| ISBN: | 0831773243 : 9780831773243 |
| OCLC Number: | 35093422 |
| Notes: | Includes index. |
| Description: | 256 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 31 cm. |
| Contents: | Classical mythology -- Introduction -- Lovers of Zeus -- Heroes -- Oracles and prophecies -- Voyagers -- Monsters and fabulous beasts -- Forces of nature -- Giants -- Founders -- Celtic mythology -- Celtic otherworlds -- Sages and seers -- Magic and enchantment -- Wondrous cauldrons -- Celtic romance -- Single combat -- Heroic quests -- Fabulous voyages -- Norse mythology -- Nature spirits -- Treasures and talismans -- Norse heroes -- Valkyries -- Sorcery and spells -- Tragic lovers -- Rings of power -- Ragnarok. |
| Responsibility: | Arthur Cotterell. |
Abstract:
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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