The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology The myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East
In the first half, author Arthur Cotterell describes the central mythical figures of classical Greece and Rome, the Celtic heroes and the Nordic gods. In the second part, author Rachel Storm expertly leads us through the powerful pantheon of gods and goddesses of the East from Ancient Egypt through Central Asia, to the dragon festivals of eastern lands. Pictorial features focus on recurring mythological themes, including heroes, oracles and prophecies. This comprehensive A-Z guide is timeless in its universal appeal.
- Kiadó:
- Southwater
- Kiadás éve:
- 2015
- Kiadás helye:
- London
- ISBN:
- 9781780191881
- Kötés típusa:
- ragasztott papír
- Terjedelem:
- 512
- Nyelv:
- angol
- Méret:
- Szélesség: 17.00cm, Magasság: 22.00cm
- Kategória:
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PREFACE 6
THE MYTIIS OF GREECE AND ROM', 10 I 111 MYTHS OF THE NORDIC LANDS 174 TIIF MYTIIS 01, SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA .336
lntroduction 72 lntroduction 176 lntroduction 338
Lovers of Zeus 22 Nature Spirits 188 Mythical Mountains 350
Heroes 32 Treasurcs and Talismans 198 Bodhisattvas 360
Oracles and Prophecies 42 Norse Heroes 206 Tirthankaras 370
Voyagers 52 The Valkyries 214 The Avatars of Vishnu 378
Monsters and Fabulous Beasts 60 Sorcery and Spells 222 Sacred Rivers 388
Forces of Nature 70 Tragic Lovers 230 The Mother Goddess 396
Giants 78 Rings of Povver 238 Dhyanibuddhas 404
Founders 86 Ragnarok 246 The Life of the Buddha 412
THE MYTIIS OF THE CELTIC WORI D 92 ti1 MYTHS OF EGYPT AND WEST ASIA 254 THE MYTHS OF EAST ASIA 418
lntroduction 94 lntroduction 256 lntroduction 420
Cellic Otherworlds 106 Sacred Animals 266 Yin and Yang 434
Sages and Secrs 116 Myths of the Flood 276 Creation Myths 444
Magic and Enchantment 126 ,,,,I.pents and Dragons 286 The Eight Immortals 452
Wondrous Cauldrons 134 Gaic‘%ays to the Gods 294 Shamans of Mongolia 460
Celtic Romance 142 UnderworIcls 304 Chinesc Dragon. 468
Single Combat 150 Dying and Rising Gods 312 The Shichi I ukujili 476
Heroic Quests 158 I leroes and Que,:is 322 Denion• .184
Fabulous Voyages 166 Angels and Djinn 330 S3, rcil Pc.11.% •1()2
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PREFACE 6
THE MYTIIS OF GREECE AND ROM', 10 I 111 MYTHS OF THE NORDIC LANDS 174 TIIF MYTIIS 01, SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA .336
lntroduction 72 lntroduction 176 lntroduction 338
Lovers of Zeus 22 Nature Spirits 188 Mythical Mountains 350
Heroes 32 Treasurcs and Talismans 198 Bodhisattvas 360
Oracles and Prophecies 42 Norse Heroes 206 Tirthankaras 370
Voyagers 52 The Valkyries 214 The Avatars of Vishnu 378
Monsters and Fabulous Beasts 60 Sorcery and Spells 222 Sacred Rivers 388
Forces of Nature 70 Tragic Lovers 230 The Mother Goddess 396
Giants 78 Rings of Povver 238 Dhyanibuddhas 404
Founders 86 Ragnarok 246 The Life of the Buddha 412
THE MYTIIS OF THE CELTIC WORI D 92 ti1 MYTHS OF EGYPT AND WEST ASIA 254 THE MYTHS OF EAST ASIA 418
lntroduction 94 lntroduction 256 lntroduction 420
Cellic Otherworlds 106 Sacred Animals 266 Yin and Yang 434
Sages and Secrs 116 Myths of the Flood 276 Creation Myths 444
Magic and Enchantment 126 ,,,,I.pents and Dragons 286 The Eight Immortals 452
Wondrous Cauldrons 134 Gaic‘%ays to the Gods 294 Shamans of Mongolia 460
Celtic Romance 142 UnderworIcls 304 Chinesc Dragon. 468
Single Combat 150 Dying and Rising Gods 312 The Shichi I ukujili 476
Heroic Quests 158 I leroes and Que,:is 322 Denion• .184
Fabulous Voyages 166 Angels and Djinn 330 S3, rcil Pc.11.% •1()2
!Amin I 1.1 . 1,►1,
■\■ I I 1)1,1 aIi*. I • \ i, 1',111 \ rj0.1
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