Gods, Demigods, and Demons: An Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology (Point)

Gods, Demigods, and Demons: An Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology (Point)
Bernard Evslin (Author)
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Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them

Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them
Hans Biedermann (Author), James Hulbert (Translator)
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The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory: Fifth Edition

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory: Fifth Edition
J. A. Cuddon (Author), M. A. R. Habib (Author)
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The Dictionary Of Imaginary Places (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

The Dictionary Of Imaginary Places (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Alberto Manguel (Author)
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Mythology Of The American Nations: An Illustrated Encyclopedia Of The Gods, Heroes, Spirits, Sacred Places, Rituals And Ancient Beliefs Of The North ... Indian, Inuit, Aztec, Inca And Maya Nations

Mythology Of The American Nations: An Illustrated Encyclopedia Of The Gods, Heroes, Spirits, Sacred Places, Rituals And Ancient Beliefs Of The North ... Indian, Inuit, Aztec, Inca And Maya Nations
David M. Jones (Author), Brian L. Molyneaux (Author)

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An A-Z reference guide to the mythology of the native North American, Maya, Aztec, Inca, and earlier civilizations and cultures of the Americas. Over 900 entries are packed with information on the central mythical figures of each culture, and the volume is illustrated with 500 images.

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• Published on: 2013-11-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.53" h x 7.32" w x .8" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Historical Atlas of World Mythology, Vol. 1: The Way of the Animal Powers, Part 1, Mythologies of the Primitive Hunters and Gatherers

Historical Atlas of World Mythology, Vol. 1: The Way of the Animal Powers, Part 1, Mythologies of the Primitive Hunters and Gatherers
Joseph Campbell (Author)
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Joseph Cambell's multivolume Historical Atals of World Mythology, his magnum opus, marks the culmination of his brilliant career as scholar, writer, teacher, and one of the foremost interreters of our sacred traditions. Campbell describe his work as an attempt to tell humankind's "One Great Story"-our saga of spiritual awakening and the subsequent development of the many different mythological perspectives that have shaped us throughtout time. His central theme is that our seemingly disparate spiritual traditions are neither discrete nor unique, but rather each is simply an "ethnic manifestation" of one or another of those "elemental ideals" that have forever transfixed the human psyche.

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• Published on: 1988-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 125 pages

Medieval Folklore: A Guide to Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs

Medieval Folklore: A Guide to Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs
Carl Lindahl (Editor), John McNamara (Editor), John Lindow (Editor)
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Over a decade in the making, Medieval Folklore offers a wide-ranging guide to the lore of the Middle Ages--from the mundane to the supernatural. Definitive and lively articles focus on the great tales and traditions of the age and includes information on daily and nightly customs and activities; religious beliefs of the pagan, Christian, Muslim, and Jew; key works of oral and written literature; traditional music and art; holidays and feasts; food and drink; and plants and animals, both real and fantastical.

While most books on medieval folklore focus primarily on the West, this unique volume brings together an eclectic range of experts to treat the subject from a global perspective. Especially remarkable are the surveys of the major medieval traditions including Arab-Islamic, Baltic, English, Finno-Ugric, French, Hispanic, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Jewish, Scandinavian, Scottish, Slavic, and Welsh.

For anyone who has ever wanted a path through the tangle of Arthurian legends, or the real lowdown on St. Patrick, or the last word on wolf lore--this is the place to look.

The contributors:

Ulrich Marzolph -- Arab-Islamic
Thomas A. DuBois -- Baltic
John McNamara & Carl Lindahl -- English
Thomas A. DuBois -- Finno-Ugric
Francesca Canadé Sautman -- French
Samuel G. Armistead -- Hispanic
Éva Pócs -- Hungarian
Joseph Falaky Nagy -- Irish
Giuseppe C. Di Scipio -- Italian
Eli Yassif -- Jewish
Stephen A. Mitchell -- Scandinavian
John McNamara -- Scottish
Eve Levin -- Slavic
Elissa R. Henken & Brynley F. Roberts -- Welsh

• Rank: #212826 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.98" h x 6.02" w x 1.34" l, 1.58 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 470 pages

Oedipus the King (Enriched Classics Series)

Oedipus the King (Enriched Classics Series)
Sophocles (Author), Bernard Knox (Translator, Introduction)
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Enduring Literature Illuminated by Practical Scholarship One noble family's descent into madness, mayhem, and murder -- the first play in Sophocles' great Theban trilogy. This Enriched Classic Edition includes: • A concise introduction that gives readers important background information • Timelines of significant events in Greek history and theater that provide the book's historical context • An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations • Detailed explanatory notes • Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work • Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction • A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson

• Rank: #33777 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-28
• Released on: 2005-06-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.81" h x .47" w x 4.21" l, .16 pounds
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 144 pages

Classics and Comics (Classical Presences)

Classics and Comics (Classical Presences)
George Kovacs (Editor), C. W. Marshall (Editor)
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Since at least 1939, when daily-strip caveman Alley Oop time-traveled to the Trojan War, comics have been drawing (on) material from Greek and Roman myth, literature and history. At times the connection is cosmetic-as perhaps with Wonder Woman's Amazonian heritage-and at times it is almost irrelevant-as with Hercules' starfaring adventures in the 1982 Marvel miniseries. But all of these make implicit or explicit claims about the place of classics in modern literary culture.

Classics and Comics is the first book to explore the engagement of classics with the epitome of modern popular literature, the comic book. The volume collects sixteen articles, all specially commissioned for this volume, that look at how classical content is deployed in comics and reconfigured for a modern audience. It opens with a detailed historical introduction surveying the role of classical material in comics since the 1930s. Subsequent chapters cover a broad range of topics, including the incorporation of modern theories of myth into the creation and interpretation of comic books, the appropriation of characters from classical literature and myth, and the reconfiguration of motif into a modern literary medium. Among the well-known comics considered in the collection are Frank Miller's 300 and Sin City, DC Comics' Wonder Woman, Jack Kirby's The Eternals, Neil Gaiman's Sandman, and examples of Japanese manga. The volume also includes an original 12-page "comics-essay," drawn and written by Eisner Award-winning Eric Shanower, creator of the graphic novel series Age of Bronze.

• Rank: #677240 in Books
• Published on: 2011-02-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.92" h x .75" w x 7.13" l, 1.12 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were: Creatures, Places, and People

Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were: Creatures, Places, and People
Robert Ingpen (Author), Michael Page (Author)
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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 for centuries. Over 400 entries, engagingly written and organized by type of entity, make this a complete source of information and a visual feast. Among the entries are: from "The Cosmos," Quetzalcoatl and Scorpio; from "The Ground and Underground," centaurs, elves, and unicorns; from "Wonderland," Atlantis and El Dorado; from "Magic, Science, and Invention," flying carpets and the Trojan horse; from "Water, Sky, and Air," Pegasus and Moby-Dick; and from "The Night," a host of shuddersome creatures from vampires to the golem. This is a wild and wondrous gift for any visionary.

• Rank: #476422 in Books
• Published on: 1998-07-01
• Released on: 1998-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.20 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Oedipus the King (Enriched Classics (Pocket))

Oedipus the King (Enriched Classics (Pocket))
Sophocles (Author), Bernard Knox (Translator, Introduction)
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Enduring Literature Illuminated by Practical Scholarship One noble family's descent into madness, mayhem, and murder -- the first play in Sophocles' great Theban trilogy. This Enriched Classic Edition includes: • A concise introduction that gives readers important background information • Timelines of significant events in Greek history and theater that provide the book's historical context • An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations • Detailed explanatory notes • Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work • Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction • A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson

• Rank: #28483 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-28
• Released on: 2005-06-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.81" h x .47" w x 4.21" l, .16 pounds
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 144 pages

Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them

Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them
Hans Biedermann (Author), James Hulbert (Author)
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