A Dictionary Of Mythical Places

Author : Robin Palmer
Publisher : Henry Z. Walck, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Mythical Places written by Robin Palmer and published by Henry Z. Walck, Incorporated. This book was released on 1975 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced dictionary of mythical, legendary, and famous literary places briefly describing the origin, location, and major characteristics of each place.

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786478489
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-03-04 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.

Author : Alberto Manguel
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780156008723
Total Pages : 780 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Imaginary Places written by Alberto Manguel and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and visualizes over 1,200 magical lands found in literature and film, discussing such exotic realms as Atlantis, Tolkien's Middle Earth, and Oz.

Author : Robin Palmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780848811228
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Mythical Places written by Robin Palmer and published by . This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476615659
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-03-28 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.

Author : Ja Coleman
Publisher : Arcturus Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781789508604
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Mythology written by Ja Coleman and published by Arcturus Editions. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was Artemis and what part did she play in the battle of the Giants? Who was the whale-monster Qaqwaii and how did he hunt his prey? This dictionary of mythology is a wonderful and invaluable reference guide to the various myths and legends from across the globe. Dip into this A-Z guide to discover the names of devious gods, enchanted objects and ancient cities, as well as the cultures that these tales originate from. These myths are taken not only from the familiar Greek, Roman and Norse traditions but also Mesopotamian, Haitian, Tibetan, Native American and many more. Painstakingly researched over 25 years, this incredible resource provides more than just scholarly information but also showcases the staggering creativity and imagination of our ancient belief systems. This beautiful hardback edition is presented in a handsome slipcase, making a perfect collectable or gift for any mythology enthusiasts.

Author : J. A. Coleman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781784046866
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Mythology written by J. A. Coleman and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Annette Giesecke
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0762497130
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classical Mythology A to Z written by Annette Giesecke and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated, wonderfully engaging A-to-Z guide to more than 700 major and minor gods and goddesses, characters, creatures, and places of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476612420
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-08-28 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.

Author : Editors of Pears' Shilling Cyclopaedia
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781540643001
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Mythological Gods, Heroes, Places and Things written by Editors of Pears' Shilling Cyclopaedia and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-26 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A knowledge of mythology may not be a necessity to success in business, or in any other sphere except a purely scholastic one. At the same time, it greatly adds to one's enjoyment of literature, art and conversation to possess some acquaintance with the imaginary characters, places and incidents of the ancient myths, which have been such an inspiring influence to writers of all ages. Few people outside literary and educational workers have opportunity or leisure sufficient to acquire or keep up a knowledge of this particular branch of learning. Thus, it may be useful to present in dictionary form the stories in brief of the classic gods, heroes, places, and things of the old Greek and Roman literature and mythology. It will lead to a better understanding of the countless references that are made from time to time in the literature of the day to classic subjects. It is a great wonderland, and forms a realm all its own. Originally published in the 1800s as a portion of "Pears' Shilling Cyclopaedia," this paperback edition includes more than 400 entries concerning mythological gods, heroes, places, and things.