Myths and legends of the world / John M. Wickersham, editor in chief.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wickersham, John M. (John Moore), 1943-

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology--Juvenile literature.

Mythology.

Legends.

Mythology--Encyclopedias.

Folklore--Encyclopedias.

Genre:

Biographies.

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

4 volumes (148, 158, 158, 158 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Macmillan Reference, 2000.

Summary:

As students study history, literature, drama, poetry and art, they encounter numerous references to mythical figures and legends from different cultures. Existing encyclopedias focus on specific cultures, such as the classical Greeks, or on themes, such as angels or nature myths. This 4-vol. set of "Myths and Legends of the World" is the first comprehensive source of myths and legends from around the world, encompassing North and South America, Africa and Asia, and the Pacific islands. Whether researching a specific mythical figure, a particular motif, an ethnic group, or looking up a term, this resource is designed for easy access. Illustrated throughout with more than 200 drawings and photos, the set also includes helpful sidebars and extensive backmatter, including genealogy trees that show the relationships between deities, and a subject index -- helpful in tracing similar themes across cultures.

Contents:

v. 1. Acas-Cori

v. 2. Corn-Io

v 3. Iphi-Quet

v. 4. Ra-Zeus. Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

ISBN:

0028654390

0028654358

0028654366

0028654374

0028654382

OCLC:

44461795