Myth [electronic resource] : myths and legends of the world explored
McLeish, Kenneth, 1940-2012
Book
Abstract: This work retells the world's major myths and legends, and gives a clear reference guide to who was who, where was where and what was what. In addition to a significant number of A-Z entries of myths, motifs, locations and characters, there are generic essays and entries about the various traditions, organized by location. The essays discuss the kinds of myth each area has produced, and their relationship to local geography, culture and religions. The guide explores the major myth traditions of every continent, from the Americas and Middle East to Europe and Africa. The origins and historical significance of each legend are examined and recurring motifs are traced through the ages and around the world.
Main title:
Myth [electronic resource] : myths and legends of the world explored / Kenneth McLeish.
Imprint:
London [Eng.] : Bloomsbury, 1996 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2012.)
Collation:
1 online resource (1461 entries) : 1 image, digital files.
Notes:
Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xxxi, 736 p. : ill.
Contents:
A-Z.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781849720304 (online)9780747525028 (print)0747525021 (print)
Dewey class:
291.13
LC class:
BL303
Language:
English
BRN:
502827
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