Author: Richard WoffPublisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892367955
Category : Heroes
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Presents entries on heroes and heroines of Greek mythology.
A Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Greek Heroes and Heroines
Author: Richard WoffPublisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892367955
Category : Heroes
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Presents entries on heroes and heroines of Greek mythology.
British Museum Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Greek Heroes
Author: Richard WoffPublisher:
ISBN: 9780714131030
Category : Greece
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This pocket dictionary highlights the famous protagonists of Greek myth and legend. Ages 10+
Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses
Author: Michael JordanPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109857
Category : Goddesses
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.
Rewriting the Ancient World
Author: Lisa MauricePublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004346384
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Rewriting the Ancient World looks at how and why the ancient world, including not only the Greeks and Romans, but also Jews and Christians, has been rewritten in popular fictions of the modern world. The fascination that ancient society holds for later periods in the Western world is as noticeable in popular fiction as it is in other media, for there is a vast body of work either set in, or interacting with, classical models, themes and societies. These works of popular fiction encompass a very wide range of society, and the examination of the interaction between these books and the world of classics provides a fascinating study of both popular culture and example of classical reception.
A Critical Dictionary of English Literature, and British and American Authors, Living and Deceased, from the Earliest Accounts to the Middle of the Nineteenth Century
Author: Samuel Austin AllibonePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
The Ancient Greeks
Author: Alexandra VillingPublisher: British Museum Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Meet the people of ancient Greece, learn how they lived and worked, and see the sorts of objects they made and used.
The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology
Author: Joseph ThomasPublisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1616400730
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Once considered the largest and most extensive source of biographies in the English language, The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology contains information on nearly every historical figure, notable name, and important subject of mythology from throughout the world prior to the 20th century. Spanning all fields of human effort-from literature and the arts to philosophy and science-and touching on topics from multiple areas of mythological study, including Norse, Greek, and Roman, this extraordinary reference guide continues to be one of the most thorough and accurate collections of biographical data ever created. Combining mythological and biographical entries into a single, comprehensive list, and incorporating a unique system of indicating pronunciation and orthography, The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology offers readers an unparalleled record of historically significant identities, from the obscure and forgotten newsmakers of yesteryear to the highly celebrated shapers of history that remain influential today. Volume III (IAC-PRO) of this exquisite four-volume set includes information on such names as Egyptian goddess Isis, American statesman Thomas Jefferson, German astronomer Johann Kepler, Spartan king Leonidas, Abraham Lincoln, Medusa, Mohammed, Roman emperor Nero, Orion, Plutarch, Ponce de Leon, and many more. JOSEPH THOMAS (1811-1891) also wrote A Comprehensive Medical Dictionary, various pronouncing vocabularies of biographical and geographical names, and a system of pronunciation for Lippincott's Pronouncing Gazetteer of the World.
The English Cyclopaedia
Author: Charles KnightClassical Civilisation for the AQA Specification
Author: Publisher: Rhinegold Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1904226884
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects
Author: Theresa BanePublisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476676887
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
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.