The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World"The myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East. A comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and mythical beasts, wizards and warriors"--Page 1 of cover. |
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THE ULTIMATE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHOLOGY In this important new volume
, the ancient mythologies are brought to life in the most comprehensive coverage
yet produced . Over one thousand color images make this book the ultimate ...
THE ULTIMATE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHOLOGY In this important new volume
, the ancient mythologies are brought to life in the most comprehensive coverage
yet produced . Over one thousand color images make this book the ultimate ...
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INTRODUCTION Tas HE MYTHOLOGY OF NORTHERN AND River Dnieper was
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INTRODUCTION Tas HE MYTHOLOGY OF NORTHERN AND River Dnieper was
a by - product of Viking isolation from such Slavonic influences did eastern
Europe is essentially that of exploration . It is therefore likely that the Slavic not
bode ...
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THE ULTIMATE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHOLOGY Arthur Cotterell , the author
of the first three sections ; The Myths of Greece and Rome , The Myths of the
Celtic World and The Myths of the Nordic Lands , has lectured and written widely
on ...
THE ULTIMATE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHOLOGY Arthur Cotterell , the author
of the first three sections ; The Myths of Greece and Rome , The Myths of the
Celtic World and The Myths of the Nordic Lands , has lectured and written widely
on ...
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| Title | The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World |
| Authors | Arthur Cotterell, Rachel Storm |
| Publisher | Hermes House, 1999 |
| Original from | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | 10 Feb 2011 |
| ISBN | 1840385162, 9781840385168 |
| Length | 512 pages |
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