The illustrated encyclopedia of mythology of the world : a comprehensive A to Z of the myths and legends of the ancient worlds / Arthur Cotterell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cotterell, Arthur, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology--Encyclopedias.

Mythology.

Physical Description:

816 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

[London] : Lorenz Books, [2023]

Summary:

"From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs and from the indigenous peoples of Oceania to native North Americans, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters and beliefsto explain the mysteries of creation and the forces of nature and death. In this important volume, the mythologies of the ancient worlds are brought vividly to life. Here, one of the foremost experts on world mythology, Arthur Cotterell, brings together a team of authors to depict the world's most significant mythological figures and most enthralling stories. Special illustrated features focus on unifying mythological themes such as Creation and the Universe, Ordering the World, Death and Sacrifice, and Oracles and Prophecies.Illustrated with more than 1500 photographs and works of art, this comprehensive guide to the myths and legends of the world is both accessible and timeless in its universal appeal."--Amazon. com.

Contents:

Preface

Myths of Greece and Rome

Myths of the Celtic world

Myths of the Nordic lands

Myths of Egypt and West Asia

Myths of South and Central Asia

Myths of East Asia

Myths of Africa

Myths of Oceania

Myths of North America

Myths of Mesoamerica

Myths of South America

Family trees

Picture acknowledgments

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780754835431

075483543X

OCLC:

1249092277

Publisher Number:

99994754802