Illustrated Dictionary Of Mythology
by Philip Wilkinson /
1998 / English / PDF
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What was inside Pandora's box? Which Egyptian god had a Jackal's head? Where was Niflheim? You can find the answers to these and thousands of other questions in the Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology. Organized by geographic region and with characters from the same stories and episodes grouped together, this book is an excellent reference tool for mythology experts as well as beginners. Legendary heroes appear together with their adversaries to set each myth in context, as do gods and goddesses of the underworld and mythical beasts Perfect for families and essential for visits to art galleries and museums. Over 2,000 specially commissioned artworks, authentic artifacts, and famous paintings. Complete and comprehensive index and cross-referencing.
