Encyclopedia Of Mythological Objects

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Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects

Theresa Bane
Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects Book PDF

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476676883

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Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects by Theresa Bane Pdf

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.

Encyclopedia of Legendary Artifacts

Carey Martell
Encyclopedia of Legendary Artifacts Book PDF

Author : Carey Martell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1522831525

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Encyclopedia of Legendary Artifacts by Carey Martell Pdf

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.

Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology

Theresa Bane
Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology Book PDF

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786455812

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Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology by Theresa Bane Pdf

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.

Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology

Theresa Bane
Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology Book PDF

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476612423

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Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology by Theresa Bane Pdf

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.

Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places

Theresa Bane
Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places Book PDF

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780786478484

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Encyclopedia of Imaginary and Mythical Places by Theresa Bane Pdf

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.

Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures

Theresa Bane
Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures Book PDF

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780786488940

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Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures by Theresa Bane Pdf

This exhaustive volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. From Aamon, the demon of life and reproduction with the head of a serpent and the body of a wolf in Christian demonology, to Zu, the half-man, half-bird personification of the southern wind and thunder clouds in Sumero-Akkadian mythology, entries offer descriptions of each demon’s origins, appearance and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that, according to various folklores, mythologies, and religions, populate the earth and plague mankind. Very thoroughly indexed.

Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore

Theresa Bane
Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth Legend and Folklore Book PDF

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786495054

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Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore by Theresa Bane Pdf

"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.

Mythologica

Stephen P. Kershaw
Mythologica Book PDF

Author : Stephen P. Kershaw
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 9781786031921

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Mythologica by Stephen P. Kershaw Pdf

An illustrated encyclopedia of characters from Greek mythology, prepare to be amazed.

Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore

Theresa Bane
Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth Legend and Folklore Book PDF

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476623382

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Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore by Theresa Bane Pdf

Every culture has in its folklore and mythology beings of immense size and strength, as well as other preternatural humanoids great or small who walk among us, serving the divine or fulfilling their own agendas. This book catalogs the lore and legends of more than 1,000 different humanoid species and individual beings, including the Titans, Valkyries, Jotnar, yōkai, biblical giants, elves, ogres, trolls and many more.

Gods, Demigods and Demons

Bernard Evslin
Gods Demigods and Demons Book PDF

Author : Bernard Evslin
Publisher : Graymalkin + ORM
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781631683626

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Gods, Demigods and Demons by Bernard Evslin Pdf

The essential guide to more than 540 supernatural figures of Greek mythology—as well as notable mortals—from Acantha the nymph to Zeus, king of the gods. Do you know the story behind Pandora’s Box, or the difference between Hercules and Heracles? Turn to this alphabetic encyclopedia, with more than 540 entries detailing all the major and minor characters, events, and settings of Greek mythology, from an introduction to the nymph Acantha to a succinct characterization of Zeus, the all-powerful ruler of the gods. This invaluable reference covers all types of heroes, gods, demigods, creatures, demons, and notable mortals, with their classic stories retold in riveting summaries. This comprehensive guide brings Greek mythology to life, and includes a helpful pronunciation key.

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology

Arthur Cotterell,Rachel Storm
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology Book PDF

Author : Arthur Cotterell,Rachel Storm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Reference
ISBN : 178019188X

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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology by Arthur Cotterell,Rachel Storm Pdf

Divided into two sections, Western mythology and Eastern mythology, this easy-to-use text details characters, locations, sites of interest, significant events, stories and symbols. It contains over 1000 images, with cross references throughout.

Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology

Theresa Bane
Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology Book PDF

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476623399

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Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology by Theresa Bane Pdf

Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology

Arthur Cotterell,Rachel Storm
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology Book PDF

Author : Arthur Cotterell,Rachel Storm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : PSU:000056802221

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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology by Arthur Cotterell,Rachel Storm Pdf

"The myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East. A comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and mythical beasts, wizards and warriors"--Page 1 of cover.

Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology

Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Encyclopedia of Greco Roman Mythology Book PDF

Author : Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781576074886

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Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology by Mike Dixon-Kennedy Pdf

Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology presents over 1,400 comprehensive A–Z entries of the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. The entries are cross-referenced where appropriate, and an extensive bibliography is provided. Entries include Heracles and Alexander the Great, and geographical features such as the islands of the Blessed and Dardanelles. An unusual feature of this dictionary is the inclusion of astronomical data, linking the myths and legends to the celestial objects named after them. Diverse characters and events from related traditions—Greco-Egyptian, Roman-Celtic, and more—round out the volume. Students of classical Greek and Roman traditions, librarians, and general readers will turn to this volume again and again for authoritative information on the myths and legends of these ancient cultures.

The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend

Anthony S. Mercatante,James R. Dow
The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend Book PDF

Author : Anthony S. Mercatante,James R. Dow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0816047081

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The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend by Anthony S. Mercatante,James R. Dow Pdf

Identifies heros, gods, goddesses, demons, giants, monsters, animals, objects and places featured in the world's mythologies.