Encyclopedia Of Mythological Objects
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Author |
: Theresa Bane |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 228 |
Release |
: 2020-05-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781476639208 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1476639205 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects by : Theresa Bane
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.
Author |
: Theresa Bane |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 228 |
Release |
: 2020-06-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781476676883 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1476676887 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects by : Theresa Bane
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.
Author |
: Carey Martell |
Publisher |
: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages |
: 212 |
Release |
: 2015-11-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1522831525 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781522831525 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Legendary Artifacts by : Carey Martell
From 'Adamant' to 'Zulfigar', this is the most up-to-date, comprehensive guide to the history and lore behind mythological items. Written by a folklore expert this volume is the latest in research about interesting and wondrous trinkets, weapons and armor featured in legends throughout human history and time periods. The Encyclopedia of Legendary Artifacts is an invaluable reference guide to the mythos of objects featured in Greek, Roman, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Irish and Arthurian mythology. Useful for writers, game designers and story-tellers.
Author |
: Theresa Bane |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 430 |
Release |
: 2013-08-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781476612423 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1476612420 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology by : Theresa Bane
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 |
: Charles Russell Coulter |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 608 |
Release |
: 2013-07-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781135963903 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1135963908 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities by : Charles Russell Coulter
The history of the divine is the history of human thought. For as long as men and women have pondered the mysteries of their existence, they have answered their own questions with stories of gods and goddesses. Belief in these deities shaped whole civilizations, yet today many of their names and images lie buried. The Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities makes those names available to the general reader as well as the scholar. This reference work lists all the known gods through recorded history. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name of each deity (with alternate spellings), as well as notes on names that may be linguistically or functionally related. The tribe or culture that worshiped the deity is identified, and the god's origins and functions are explained. An extensive bibliography provides opportunities for further research and an exhaustive index provides access to the entries through virtually all names, forms and kinds of deities.
Author |
: Theresa Bane |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 209 |
Release |
: 2017-02-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780786455812 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0786455810 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology by : Theresa Bane
From the earliest days of oral history to the present, the vampire myth persists among mankind's deeply-rooted fears. This encyclopedia, with entries ranging from "Abchanchu" to "Zmeus," includes nearly 600 different species of historical and mythological vampires, fully described and detailed.
Author |
: Theresa Bane |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 428 |
Release |
: 2016-05-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780786495054 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0786495057 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore by : Theresa Bane
"Here there be dragons"--this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.
Author |
: John Matthews |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages |
: 62 |
Release |
: 2010-02-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780007365050 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0007365055 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A–Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic by : John Matthews
From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world.
Author |
: Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw |
Publisher |
: Wide Eyed Editions |
Total Pages |
: 115 |
Release |
: 2019-09-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781786031938 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1786031930 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mythologica by : Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw
Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other. Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping color from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr. Stephen Kershaw. Uncover the colorful lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, earth-dwelling mortals, and terrifying monsters as you journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today. Listed alphabetically, each boldly designed spread presents a figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their defining attributes, and a summary of their story, along with multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of famous mythological tales and historical events, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War, and the story of the Argonauts. An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure transports you directly into their wild world. Victoria Topping’s artwork is a fusion of technological and traditional techniques that combines photography, painting, and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made. The thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic, and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters, and gods.
Author |
: Theresa Bane |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Total Pages |
: 203 |
Release |
: 2014-03-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780786478484 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0786478489 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places by : Theresa Bane
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.