Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576070949)

Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology presents over 1,400 comprehensive A-Z entries of the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. The entries are cross-referenced where appropriate, and an extensive bibliography is provided. Entries include Heracles and Alexander the Great, and geographical features such as the islands of the Blessed and Dardanelles. An unusual feature of this dictionary is the inclusion of astronomical data, linking the myths and legends to the celestial objects named after them. Diverse characters and events from related traditions--Greco-Egyptian, Roman-Celtic, and more--round out the volume.

Students of classical Greek and Roman traditions, librarians, and general readers will turn to this volume again and again for authoritative information on the myths and legends of these ancient cultures.

Author: Mike Dixon-Kennedy
ISBN-10: 1576070948
ISBN-13: 9781576070949
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/01/1998
Pages: 392
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.12lbs
Size: 10.28h x 7.35w x 1.40d

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Booklist 02/15/1999 pg. 1088
School Library Journal 05/01/1999 pg. 152
Library Journal 04/15/1999 pg. 78
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2000 pg. 532
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Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2000 pg. 221