Description
| Product ID: | 9781578594757 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | The Handy Mythology Answer Book |
| Authors: | Author: David A. Leeming |
| Page Count: | 400 |
| Subjects: | Encyclopaedias and reference works, Encyclopaedias & reference works |
| Description: | The Handy Mythology Answer Book examines and explains, in plain English, numerous myths and mythology. Vainglorious gods and irresistible seductresses. Beastly beasts and brutal warriors. Stories centuries in the making, and centuries worth of stories, are explained in this fascinating guide to mythology. Mythology forms our understanding of our origin, history, and traditions. They tell of our heroes and deities. Myths are vehicles for understanding religion, learning language, and understanding society, but they can often be difficult to understand and confusing. From a world of gods and goddesses to classic heroes and epic journeys to beastly monsters and irresistible seductresses, The Handy Mythology Answer Book answers nearly 600 questions and offers fun facts about the treachery and violence, the inspirational and epic, the supernatural monsters and heroic mortals found in mythology, including … A glossary of commonly used terms and an appendix of parallel mythology exploring universal themes, motifs, and archetypes from across various cultures further explains the world of mythology. With many photos, illustrations, and other graphics, this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. |
| Imprint Name: | Visible Ink Press |
| Publisher Name: | Visible Ink Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-10-23 |