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Encyclopedia of mythological objects / Theresa Bane.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bane, Theresa, 1969- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mythology--Encyclopedias.
- Mythology.
- Folklore--Encyclopedias.
- Folklore.
- Legends--Encyclopedias.
- Legends.
- Religion--Encyclopedias.
- Religion.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (228 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2020]
- Summary:
- "Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers."-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-78785-899-5
- 1-4766-3920-5
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