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Myth : myths and legends of the world explored / Kenneth McLeish.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McLeish, Kenneth, 1940-1997.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mythology--Dictionaries.
- Mythology.
- Legends--Dictionaries.
- Legends.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
- Physical Description:
- xxxi, 736 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Facts on File, [1996]
- Summary:
- The first part of this guide explores the major myth traditions of every continent, from the Americas and Middle East to Europe and Africa. The origins and historical significance of each legend are examined and recurring motifs are traced through the ages and around the world. Over 2,500 detailed entries form the second part of this guide, providing a fascinating and comprehensive reference source to one of the most influential and misunderstood strands of social and literary history.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 0816032378
- OCLC:
- 35591314
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