The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Mythology

A comprehensive reference guide to the extraordinary tales and legends of the ancient world's most fascinating and beguiling mythologies
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An authoritative A—Z of the mythical figures of ancient Greece and Rome, the Celts and the Norse Vikings, ancient Egypt, Central Asia and the Far East
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Over 1,000 alphabetical entries describe the central mythical figures of each culture and their importance to the ancient civilizations of their day, with copious cross-references
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Beautifully illustrated with over 1,000 images spanning fifteen centuries of fine art, from the ancient world to the present day, including specially commissioned artwork
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Superb pictorial spreads on the mythical themes and symbols central to each other
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Lively and informed narrative by two expert authorities in their fields
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Timeless in scope and appeal, a classic and enduring reference work