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10 best books like The Dictionary of Classical Mythology (J.E. Zimmerman): The Lore of the Unicorn, Swedish Folktales and Legends, A Mermaid's Tale: A Personal Search for Love and Lore, Magical Beasts, Fairies and Elves, A Field Guide to the Little People, British Folk Tales and Legends: A Sampler, Dwarfs, New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology, The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology

The Lore of the Unicorn
AuthorOdell Shepard
ISBN0517371561
An exhaustive look at the historical record.

Those of you who expect fairy tales -- or even chivalric romance -- will be surprised. The documents are actually pretty much all "natural history" -- of the era, which obviously was dominated by hearsay and travelers tales. Also comparisions to...
Swedish Folktales and Legends
AuthorLone Thygesen Blecher
ISBN0816645752
Swedish Folktales and Legends is a diverse and representative collection of stories from Sweden's centuries-old folklore tradition. Ranging from the ribald to the romantic, from the rustic to the mythical, these are lively translations of 150 tales drawn from unique sources including the Swedish...
A Mermaid's Tale: A Personal Search for Love and Lore
AuthorAmanda Adams
ISBN1553651170
Elusive, seductive, otherworldly, the mermaid is one of the most resonant of female archetypes, persisting across cultures and eras. In this singular study, Amanda Adams uses poetic language and invokes a wide range of representations and disciplines — from literature, poetry, and mythology...
Magical Beasts
AuthorEllen Galford
ISBN0809452294
To learn more about the Enchanted World Series and see this full review, please visit www.readrantrockandroll.com

Magical Beasts is the second book in the Enchanted World Series that I've read recently. The book is split into three sections/chapters and covers many different beasts and...
Fairies and Elves
AuthorTristram Potter Coffin
I picked this up by chance in a local market and I'm deeply thrilled that I did.

large range of Fairy legends essentially condensed into a flow of text. Seems to draw mainly from pre-existing collections.

In terms of layout and art - a really fantastic book. Pulls from the history of 19th...
A Field Guide to the Little People
AuthorNancy Arrowsmith
ISBN0671790366
In high summer meadows, nestled in the moors, near old castles, or behind the kitchen stove--these are the places where the Little People may be found. Make the acquaintance of White Ladies and Red Caps, Church Grims and Hobgoblins, English Fairies, Leprechauns, Sirens, Hey-Hey Men, and all of their...
British Folk Tales and Legends: A Sampler
AuthorKatharine M. Briggs
ISBN0415286026
In 1970 Katharine Briggs published in four volumes the vast and authoritative Dictionary of British Folktales and Legends to wide acclaim. This sampler comprises the very best of those tales and legends. Gathered within, readers will find an extravagance of beautiful princesses and stout stable...
Dwarfs
AuthorTim Appenzeller
ISBN0809452243
This book is similar in appearance, style, and presentation to other volumes in the Time-Life Enchanted World series, but contains content focusing on yet another creature of myth and fantasy: the dwarf. As with other Enchanted World volumes, "Dwarfs" contains numerous color illustrations that...
New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology
AuthorFélix Guirand
ISBN0517004046
Here, in all their wonder and splendor, are the Mythologies of Mankind.. from pre-biblical Egypt and pre-Homeric Greece to the farthest researches of Africa, the Orient, the Pacific and the Americas.. all gathered into one mammoth volume of unprecedented scope and beauty, and illustrated with an...
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology
AuthorPierre Grimal
ISBN0140512357
Reference Dictionary
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Feuding siblings. illegitimate children. lawless nomads. banishment. abandoned children. suckled by she-wolves. muses singing contests. species transformation. deception. colonialism. hereditary rule. revenge. murder. rape....
The Nature of Greek Myths
AuthorGeoffrey S. Kirk
ISBN0140135367
Professor Kirk has examined these universal theories in detail. They are all, he admits, illuminating, but none is adequate by itself, because these ' traditional tales ' are of such variety that no single theory that can embrace them all. His general analysis of the nature of myth is followed by a splendid...
The New Roget's Thesaurus in Dictionary Form
AuthorNorman Lewis
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Middle Eastern Mythology
AuthorSamuel Henry Hooke
ISBN0486435512
The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the fascinating subjects of this comparative survey. Based on firsthand sources, it recounts legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing...
Dictionary of Theories
AuthorJennifer Bothamley
ISBN1578590450
Compiled for the inquiring reader who wants to know more about the increasing number of theories referred to daily in newspapers, magazines and on TV and radio programs, the "Dictionary of Theories" is the first multi-disciplinary reference book to bring together theories, laws, hypotheses, principles,...
Flip Dictionary
AuthorBarbara Ann Kipfer
ISBN1582971404
You know what you want to say but can't think of the word. You can describe what you're thinking but you don't know the name for it. Flip Dictionary solves this common problem! Best-selling author Barbara Ann Kipfer has created a huge reference that offers cues and clue words to lead writers to the exact...
Dragons and Unicorns: A Natural History
AuthorPaul A. Johnsgard
ISBN0312084994
Is it generally safe to walk by dragon weyrs on sunny days? Do dragons really lay golden eggs? Do dragon teeth have any medicinal value? And what about unicorns: Do some rare ones have two horns, and when aren't unicorns white? What is a unicorn "sneeze call," and what exactly is the best way to capture a...
The Secret Arts
AuthorTime-Life Books
ISBN0809452855
Time-Life has once again done an outstanding job putting together a series. From cover to cover they are thoughtful, beautiful books. I'm starting to sound generic, but it's true.
I like white backgrounds and side notes with clear sections for every subject.This series has none of that.What they...
Magickal Mystical Creatures: Invite Their Powers Into Your Life
AuthorD.J. Conway
Here is an occult encyclopedia of over two hundred magickal creatures, from pookas and green men to gorgons and gargoyles. Included are their history, symbolism, appearance, associated traits, and magickal abilities. More important, however, is the included information on how to use the energies...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology
AuthorKevin Osborn
ISBN0028623851
You're no idiot, of course. You can find Greece on a map, know that Kevin Sorbo stars as Hercules on TV, and have heard of Freud's Oedipus theory. But when it comes to classical mythology, you feel like you've been foiled by the gods. Don't curse Zeus yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology...
The Vampire Encyclopedia
AuthorMatthew Bunson
ISBN0517162067
The vampire has haunted the imaginations of people for centuries. It has been the subject of myth, legend, and folklore; the villain, and occassional hero, of films and novels. Today, the vampire is alive and flourishing in hit television shows, special night clubs, and even comic books.
With...
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
AuthorMark H. Beers
ISBN0911910182
The world's most widely used medical reference now features expanded clinical focus on each category of disorder, as well as more specific guidance on patient examinations. The thoroughly revised and updated 18th Edition is packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical...
The Encyclopedia of Vampires, Werewolves, and Other Monsters
AuthorRosemary Ellen Guiley
ISBN0816046859
Guiley, R.E. (2011). The encyclopedia of vampires and werewolves (2nd ed.). New York: Facts On File Inc.

Citation By: Michelle Funk

Type of Reference: Encyclopedia

Call Number: 133.423 GUILE

Content Scope: This 430 page book provides detailed information on...
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