Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
2 volumes (xlv, 959 pages) : illustrations (mostly color), maps ; 28 cm. |
Series |
Critical survey of mythology and folklore |
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Critical survey of mythology and folklore.
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Note |
Salem Press. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Volume 1. Greece, Rome, Norse, Celtic, & European, The Americas -- Volume 2. Near East, Far East, India, Egypt, Africa, The Pacific, Indexes. |
Summary |
Examines the stories associated with gods and goddesses: their relationships with each other and with human beings; their faults, foibles, strengths, and special powers, and also offers explanations of how the gods and goddesses gifted humans with life, water, fire, music, and dance. |
Audience |
10-A. |
Subject |
Gods.
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Goddesses.
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Mythology.
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Folklore.
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Gods and goddesses.
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Mythology.
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Folklore.
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Added Author |
Shally-Jensen, Michael, editor.
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Added Title |
Gods & goddesses |
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Gods and goddesses |
ISBN |
9781642651157 (set) |
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9781642653076 (v. 1) |
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9781642653083 (v. 2) |
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