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Mythology of the World, Illustrated Encyclopedia of - Arthur Cotterell

Mythology of the World, Illustrated Encyclopedia of

A comprehensive A-Z of the myths and legends of the ancient world
Buch | Hardcover
816 Seiten
2023
Lorenz Books (Verlag)
978-0-7548-3543-1 (ISBN)
CHF 54,90 inkl. MwSt
A volume of unprecedented scale from one of the most respected academic and writer on comparative mythology, sumptuously illustrated throughout.
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 beliefs to 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.

Arthur Cotterell has lectured and written widely on the mythologies and ancient civilizations of the world and is respected as a world-renowned authority on the subject. Former Principal of Kingston College in London, he is the author of the best-selling Dictionary of World Mythology, as well as books on the civilizations of East Asia.

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo 1600 colour illustrations
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 282 mm
Themenwelt Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte Altertum / Antike
Geisteswissenschaften Religion / Theologie Weitere Religionen
ISBN-10 0-7548-3543-X / 075483543X
ISBN-13 978-0-7548-3543-1 / 9780754835431
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