Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,4 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781780191881
Divided into two sections, Western mythology and Eastern mythology, this easy-to-use text details characters, locations, sites of interest, significant events, stories and symbols. It contains over 1000 images, with cross references throughout.
Author : Parragon, Incorporated
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,23 MB
Release : 2008-06
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 9781407534718
Author : John Matthews
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 40,86 MB
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0007365055
From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world.
Author : Pradeep Sanjeev
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 35,87 MB
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Hindu mythology
ISBN : 9780692840580
In this work, an endeavor has been made to compile the long-felt want of an illustrated Indian Mythological Character Encyclopedia. This has encyclopedic descriptions of most of the characters from the three epics, the Ramayana, the Bhagavata, and the Mahabharata and hopefully, serves as a resource how different characters are related to or not to each other and also includes the genealogies of Rama, Krishna, Ravana, and Kuru dynasty.
Author : Judika Illes
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 24,96 MB
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0062046098
Enter the World of Spirits! The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune, lasting love, health, fertility, revenge, and relief. Discover: The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes) How to communicate with specific spirits for your own benefit How to recognize these spirits when they manifest themselves The mythological and historical events associated with specific spirits The colors, days, numbers, and astrological signs associated with specific spirits The Encyclopedia of Spirits also provides an overview of the role of spirit communication throughout history and a general guide to working with spirits. No matter what your life's problems or desires, this book can guide you to the right spirits who can help fulfill your dreams. For the spiritual adept, the amateur, or the simply curious, the Encyclopedia of Spirits will inform, inspire, and delight.
Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,5 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 9780754805106
The central figures of classical mythology are described by expert Arthur Cotterell in Classical Mythology with wit and authority, and ancient legends are re-told as spell-binding narratives that offer intriguing insight into accounts of past ages. The myths of the Classical world have inspired generations of painters and poets, and this beautiful encyclopedia is illustrated with a wealth of imagery created over a period of fifteen centuries; both fine art paintings and specially-commissioned contemporary works adorn these fascinating tales.
Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,94 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 9780754811800
Ancient mythologies are brought to life in this third volume of mythology.
Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 25,52 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Reference
ISBN :
A guide to myths and legends. Lists entries for 1,250 characters and their origins.
Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : Smithmark Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,55 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 9780831773243
Over 500 alphabetical entries describing the central mythical figures of each culture (classical, Celtic, and Norse) and over 550 illustrations spanning fifteen centuries of fine art from the ancient world to the present day, including both classic masterpieces and commissioned artwork.
Author : Annette Giesecke
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 41,55 MB
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0762497130
A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.
