A Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162592435)

A Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology by Marian Edwardes is a comprehensive reference guide that explores the myths and legends of cultures from around the world, excluding those of ancient Greece and Rome. The book contains entries on gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and monsters from a variety of cultures, including Egyptian, Celtic, Norse, Hindu, and Native American. Each entry provides a detailed description of the character, their attributes, and their role in their respective mythologies. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. This dictionary is an essential resource for anyone interested in world mythology and folklore.Several mythologies are concentrated upon within this volume, which embraces the great imaginations and divine beliefs of the races of the East, North and extreme West. The compilers have striven to keep the wider interests of comparative mythology in view while preparing this work. This is a great reference work for any admirer of mythology and includes a complete list of chief authorities used within.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marian Edwardes, Lewis Spence
ISBN-10: 1162592435
ISBN-13: 9781162592435
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.48d