Download or read book Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-03-08 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heavens and hells of the world's religions and the "far, far away" legends cannot be seen or visited, but they remain an integral part of culture and history. This encyclopedia catalogs more than 800 imaginary and mythological lands from all over the world, including fairy realms, settings from Arthurian lore, and kingdoms found in fairy tales and political and philosophical works, including Sir Thomas More's Utopia and Plato's Atlantis. From al A'raf, the limbo of Islam, to Zulal, one of the many streams that run through Paradise, entries give the literary origin of each site, explain its cultural context, and describe its topical features, listing variations on names when applicable. Cross-referenced for ease of use, this compendium will prove useful to scholars, researchers or anyone wishing to tour the unseen landscapes of myth and legend.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend written by Anthony S. Mercatante and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 807 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend written by Anthony S. Mercatante and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies heros, gods, goddesses, demons, giants, monsters, animals, objects and places featured in the world's mythologies.
Download or read book Global Indigenous Communities written by Lavonna L. Lovern and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global Indigenous Communities is a wide-ranging examination of global Indigenous communities that continue to suffer from colonization and assimilation issues, including intergenerational trauma. The scholarship is interdisciplinary; it is not easily categorized as sociology, anthropology, ethnography, or philosophy, but cuts across all of these disciplines, as well as Indigenous methodologies. The book not only presents an academic study of Indigenous issues, covering Indigenous community life, religion, the environment, economic matters, education, and healthcare, but also incorporates contributions from Carol Locust, EdD, that reflect on her lifetime of experience in Indigenous education and healthcare. Each studied prism of Indigenous life is revealed to be impacted by the experience of intergenerational trauma that results from continued colonization. Ultimately, this book aims to bridge the communication gap between Western and Indigenous scholarship and readership, artfully combining Indigenous approaches with a traditional academic style.
Download or read book The Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia of Myths Legends written by Arthur Cotterell and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1989 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to myths and legends. Lists entries for 1,250 characters and their origins.
Download or read book Greek Mythology written by Richard Stoneman and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.
Download or read book The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend M Z written by Anthony S. Mercatante and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetical entries provide an understanding of the tremendous influence of world mythology and legend on Western art and literature. Coverage encompasses more than 2,500 myths and legends from around the world and throughout the ages--from Aesop's fables to the myths of Micronesia and Voodooism.
Download or read book Gods Demigods and Demons written by Bernard Evslin and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to more than 540 supernatural figures of Greek mythology—as well as notable mortals—from Acantha the nymph to Zeus, king of the gods. Do you know the story behind Pandora’s Box, or the difference between Hercules and Heracles? Turn to this alphabetic encyclopedia, with more than 540 entries detailing all the major and minor characters, events, and settings of Greek mythology, from an introduction to the nymph Acantha to a succinct characterization of Zeus, the all-powerful ruler of the gods. This invaluable reference covers all types of heroes, gods, demigods, creatures, demons, and notable mortals, with their classic stories retold in riveting summaries. This comprehensive guide brings Greek mythology to life, and includes a helpful pronunciation key.
Download or read book The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Greco Roman Mythology written by Mike Dixon-Kennedy and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1998-12-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Myths Legends written by Arthur Cotterell and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1989 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Myths Legends and Tall Tales 3 Volumes written by Christopher R. Fee and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These volumes survey of the history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Myths Legends of All Nations written by Herbert Spencer Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published by Doubleday and Co. in 1950.
Download or read book Mythology written by Richard Cavendish and published by New York : Rizzoli. This book was released on 1980 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated survey of the world's principal myths examines each of the major mythological systems and explores such common mythological themes as creation, man and woman, flood, death, and paradise.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Epic Myths and Legends written by Arie Kaplan and published by . This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Epic Myths and Legends is focused on connecting a wide array of cultural myths to modern pop culture and media references influenced by them.
Download or read book Mythology of the American Nations written by David Lewis Jones and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest times, people have told stories of allpowerful gods and goddesses, mighty spirits and fabulous creatures to explain the mysteries of life. This book explores the rich diversity of these legendary themes within North America, Mesoamerica and South America. An instantly accessible A-to-Z format provides concise, easy-to-locate entries on more than 900 key characters, enabling the reader to discover who is who in the mythology of the Americas. This book is a rich source of information for learning about and understanding the myths and religions of the indigenous inhabitants of the American continents.
