The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A-Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World
10 best books like The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A-Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World (Arthur Cotterell): Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth, World Mythology, The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves and Other Little People, Celtic Myths and Legends, World Mythology: An Anthology of Great Myths and Epics, Encyclopedia of Gods: Over 2,500 Deities of the World, Celtic Myths and Legends (Myths of the World), The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, Parallel Myths, Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions
Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth
| Author | Carol Rose |
| ISBN | 0393322114 |
We have always conjured up creatures never seen in nature, from flying horses and two-headed birds to fire-breathing dragons and enormous killer skunks, as well as fantastic distortions of our own image, from giants to nubile maidens. In these pages you will meet extraordinary beings from Hindu and...
| Author | Roy Willis |
| ISBN | 0805049134 |
This bad boy is chock full of information, and I think it would have been better if I had taken more time to read it, but alas, my OCD would not let me end the year with an unfinished book. It would be great as a reference tool, and one I would thoroughly enjoy as a companion in a class on the same topic.
As...
| Author | Thomas Keightley |
| ISBN | 0517263130 |
Finally finished it! Enjoyed it so much. A great collection of folklore from all over the world.
I will caution: not a book to read if you're looking for something light. I was sometimes frustrated by the lack of English in certain sections. Almost all of the Spain section I couldn't read because...
| Author | Peter Berresford Ellis |
| ISBN | 0786711078 |
This is an enchantingly told collection of the stirring sagas of gods and goddesses, fabulous beasts, strange creatures, and such heroes as Cuchulain, Fingal, and King Arthur from the ancient Celtic world. Included are popular myths and legends from all six Celtic cultures of Western Europe-Irish,...
| Author | Donna Rosenberg |
| ISBN | 0844259667 |
World Mythology is a compilation of over 50 great myths and epics. Your students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ancient and modern cultures through myths and epics from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific islands, the British Isles, Northern Europe, Africa, and...
| Author | Michael Jordan |
| ISBN | 0816029091 |
Since the beginning of time, the same mysteries have puzzled people on every continent; the same fears have beset them. They have attempted to explain the mysteries and allay the fears in the same way - through the worship of gods. Deities have been identified with the human psyche for at least 60,000...
| Author | Charles Squire |
| ISBN | 0517101572 |
This is one from my PC shelf; not one to read cover-to-cover, I refer back to this from time to time, and read it sporatically. Lots of interesting bits about the Celts..
2/15/08: I am currently in the midst of reading "The Mists of Avalon" (heehee), and so I am reading bits of this as a sort of "background";...
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology
| Author | Pierre Grimal |
| ISBN | 0140512357 |
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....
| Author | J.F. Bierlein |
| ISBN | 0345381467 |
"Unusually accessible and useful . . . An eye-opener to readers into the universality and importance of myth in human history and culture."--William E. Paden, Chair, Department of Religion, University of Vermont
For as long as human beings have had language, they have had myths. Mythology...
Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions
| Author | David Pickering |
| ISBN | 0304345350 |
An A-Z guide to the origins and meaning of superstitions. Find a wealth of fascinating facts and a number of fun "spells" to try -- including a rhyme to say to the new moon for revealing the identity of your true love. For those who believe in "breaking a leg", or for anyone interested in folklore and popular...
| Author | Kenneth C. Davis |
| ISBN | 0060932570 |
What is an Egyptian pyramid doing on the U. S. dollar bill?
Did a pharaoh inspire Moses to worship one God?
What’s a Canaanite demoness doing at a rock concert?
Since the beginning of time, people have been insatiably curious. They’ve asked questions about where we come from, why...
| Author | T.W. Rolleston |
| ISBN | 0486265072 |
This splendidly illustrated study by the distinguished Celticist T. W. Rolleston masterfully retells the great Celtic myths and illuminates the world that spawned them. Focusing principally on Irish myths, the book first takes up the history and religion of the Celts, the myths of the Irish invasion...
Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Reference to the Myths, Religions, Pyramids and Temples of the Land of the Pharaohs
| Author | Lucia Gahlin |
| ISBN | 1843094290 |
Discover the world's first civilization! This beautiful volume is a fascinating guide to the myths, religions, pyramids, temples, and more that make up the allure of ancient Egypt.
Readers will gain a unique understanding of this captivating culture through breathtaking, full-color...
Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were: Creatures, Places, and People
| Author | Michael F. Page |
| ISBN | 0140100083 |
Hardcover sales of more than 70,000 copies have made the Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were a classic illustrated reference to myths and legends from all corners of the world. Here--culled from mythology, literature, and folk tales--is the mystical realm that has populated humanity's imagination...
The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic
| Author | Alberto Manguel |
| ISBN | 0156008726 |
From Atlantis to Xanadu and beyond, this Baedeker of make-believe takes readers on a tour of more than 1,200 realms invented by storytellers from Homer's day to our own. Here you will find Shangri-La and El Dorado; Utopia and Middle Earth; Wonderland and Freedonia. Here too are Jurassic Park, Salman...
| Author | C. Scott Littleton |
| ISBN | 1844830616 |
An extensive, but definitely not in any way intensive illustrated reference manual of global, of world mythology, this is a good, decent and basic general introduction, although if you do require, if yoy want more specific and in-depth details, C. Scott Littleton's Mythology might not necessarily...
Element Encyclopedia Of Secret Signs And Symbols The Ultimate A Z Guide From Alchemy To The Zodiac
| Author | Adele Nozedar |
| ISBN | 0007264453 |
This "review"'s going to deviate from my standard reviews a bit. Back to your regularly scheduled reviewing next time.
A commenter on my other blog and I were having a little conversation about book buying in the comments of one of my posts there. I don’t know about you, but right now I need more...
A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels
This dictionary attempts to list all the angels named in authoritative sources, along with what is known of their functions and relationships.
I got this book in December 1983, probably as a Christmas present (sorry, can't remember from whom). I had started to acquire reference books, and...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology
| Author | Kevin Osborn |
| ISBN | 0028623851 |
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 Illustrated Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols: Identification, Analysis and Interpretation of the Visual Codes and the Subconscious Language That ... and Describes Our Thoughts and Emotions
I strongly admire the effort, I really do. But the fact that I learned so much from these concise chapters about every world religion and symbol system says more about me than it does, possibly, about the book. I really thought I'd hit the jackpot when the book offered a single explanation for the symbolism...
The Pagan Book of Days: A Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year
| Author | Nigel Pennick |
| ISBN | 0892818670 |
• A daybook containing information about rituals and celebrations that have for centuries been associated with the changing seasons of the year.
• Includes charts of equinoxes and solstices, movable holy days, and monthly lunar phases through 2033
• First edition sold more...
Nocturnal Witchcraft: Magick After Dark
| Author | Konstantinos |
| ISBN | 0738701661 |
The Powers of Night
Nocturnal Energies differ from those of Daylight and Witches have long known how to take advantage of Lunar Powers and the spiritual entities that prefer the darkness for particular magical operations.
This innovative book explores special techniques for working...
The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic
The newest entry in the popular Element Encyclopedia series spans the globe and the ages to present a feast of magical beasts, both familiar and rare. Populating this ultimate reference is a host of marvelous creatures, many of which have stirred our imagination since childhood; they come from fairytales...
The Mythical Creatures Bible: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Mythical Creatures
| Author | Brenda Rosen |
| ISBN | 1841813427 |
Love this!
A broad but comprehensive overview of interesting myths and legends. Maybe I'm biased as well but I think the American myths are very D: and less colourful than the rest of the world. Really interesting also to learn that there are 9 types of Chinese dragons. Everything is symbolic of course.
My...
Signs, Symbols & Omens: An Illustrated Guide to Magical & Spiritual Symbolism
As human beings, we live in a world of symbols. From traffic signs to the very letters that comprise these words, symbols are woven into every aspect of daily life. Since prehistoric times humans have used symbolic representation to communicate with each other and with the divine.
In Signs,...
