Nectar & Ambrosia: An Encyclopedia of Food in World Mythology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576070369)

A publishing first, Nectar and Ambrosia presents an encyclopedic treatment of the magic properties and uses of food by mortals and immortals alike, from the pages of myth and legend.

Now, for the first time, the magic properties and uses of food by both mortals and immortals as represented in the world's myths and legends are brought together and explained in Nectar and Ambrosia. This A-Z volume is filled with an abundance of exotic lore and legend.

Author: Tamra Andrews
ISBN-10: 1576070360
ISBN-13: 9781576070369
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 10/26/2000
Pages: 285
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 10.17h x 7.21w x 0.85d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/01/2001 pg. 1076
Library Journal 02/01/2001 pg. 80
Choice 04/01/2001 pg. 1434
Booklist 07/01/2001 pg. 2034
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 546