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Handbook of Classical Mythology Hardcover - 2004
by Randall Hansen; William F. Hansen
Summary
Handbook of Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which the myths emerged. It then provides a richly detailed timeline of mythic episodes from the creation of the cosmos to the end of the Heroic Ageoplus an illustrated mythological dictionary listing every significant character, place, event, and object.Whether exploring the world that gave rise to ancient mythology or researching a specific piece of the whole, the handbook is the best introduction available to the extraordinary cast of these tales (gods, nymphs, satyrs, monsters, heroes and the natural and supernatural stages upon which their fates are played out.
Details
- Title Handbook of Classical Mythology
- Author Randall Hansen; William F. Hansen
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 408
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Santa Barbara, Calif.
- Date 2004-06-10
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9781576072264 / 1576072266
- Weight 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
- Dimensions 7.3 x 10.1 x 1.1 in (18.54 x 25.65 x 2.79 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Library of Congress subjects Mythology, Classical
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004004434
- Dewey Decimal Code 292.13
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Citations
- Booklist, 10/01/2004, Page 359
- Choice, 11/01/2004, Page 448
- Library Journal, 10/15/2004, Page 69
- School Library Journal, 12/01/2004, Page 84
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