The Dictionary of Mythology - An A-Z of themes, legends and heroes

J. A. Coleman

Arcturus

2011

1135 páginas

1d 13h 50m

ISBN-13: 9781841934242

Painstakingly researched and compiled over a period of twenty years, The Dictionary of Mythology is uniquely comprehensive. Covering myths and legends from around the world, no other work on the subject offers such a tantalizing mixture of information. From A Cholla mo Rùn (a musical legend that credits the bagpipes with the power of speech) to Zya (a figure drawn by Siberian shamans), this book contains a treasure trove of invaluable insights into the world's cultures. Gods, real characters such as Charlemagne, imaginary characters such as Ali Baba, as well as those who, like King Arthur, live in the shadowlands between fact and fiction, are all brought together. With concise cross-referencing, The Dictionary of Mythology will be an invaluable reference source for anyone who wants to discover the provenance of the world's greatest stories and read about the deeds of its greatest heroes.