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Author Cotterell, Arthur, author.

Title Illustrated encyclopedia of mythology of the world : a comprehensive A–Z of the myths and legends of the ancient world / Arthur Cotterell.

Publication Info. Wigston, Leicestershire : Lorenz Books, [2023]
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b2942373~S1
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Description 816 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Subject Mythology -- Encyclopedias.
Folklore -- Encyclopedias.
Mythology -- History.
Genre Encyclopedias.
ISBN 9780754835431
075483543X
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