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Cassell's dictionary of classical mythology

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This fascinating and superbly authoritative work explores one of the richest veins of world mythology, providing unique insights into the classical world and its enormous impact on successive civilisations.

The dictionary covers all of the principal myths, personalities, places, animals, monsters, heavenly bodies and events of classical mythology.

The outline accounts are backed by extensive quotation from the original sources, which help bring the narrative to life and show how literary traditions shaped the development of classical mythology.

Bibliographies are included throughout.

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Product Details
Cassell Reference
030435788X / 9780304357888
Paperback
13/09/2001
United Kingdom
English
831p.
20 cm
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Reprint. Originally published: 1998.
The best one-volume reference available in B-format paperback for the first time Winner of the 1999 Runciman Award for the best book on a classical theme Over 400 articles on every aspect of Greek and Roman mythology Articles encompass the historical, social and cultural contexts of the main myths Comprehensive appendices include maps, genealogies, list of ancient sources and a select bibliography
The best one-volume reference available in B-format paperback for the first time Winner of the 1999 Runciman Award for the best book on a classical theme Over 400 articles on every aspect of Greek and Roman mythology Articles encompass the historical, social and cultural contexts of the main myths Comprehensive appendices include maps, genealogies, list of ancient sources and a select bibliography 1QDAG Ancient Greece, 1QDAR Ancient Rome, GBC Reference works, JFHF Folklore, myths & legends