In this important volume three ancient mythologies are brought to life: the Classical mythology of ancient Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celtic world; and from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors and fearsome giants. For maximum accessibility each entry is listed in A-Z order, detailing characters, locations, and sites of interest, significant events, stories and symbols. Pictorial features also focus on recurring mythological themes, such as Oracles, Magic, Voyages, Heroes, and Spells, making this book universal in theme and timeless in appeal. This is a lavish guide to the classic mythologies.Author BiographyArthur Cotterell has lectured and written widely on the mythologies and ancient civilizations of the world. He is Principal of KingstonCollege in London, and author of the best-selling Dictionary of World Mythology, as well as a number of books on the civilizations of East Asia.

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