Everyman's Dictionary Of Non-Classical Mythology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Long before Zeus claimed Olympus, a vast and teeming world of gods, spirits, and sacred powers held dominion over the human imagination — and Everyman's Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology is the definitive guide to that sprawling, ancient cosmos. Compiled by the meticulous scholar Egerton Sykes, this authoritative reference work catalogues the mythological traditions of cultures beyond the Greco-Roman world, spanning the Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Hindu, and indigenous traditions of the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific, presenting each entry with clarity and scholarly precision. Sykes brings an encyclopaedic rigour to his subject, distilling centuries of comparative mythology into an accessible yet deeply informative volume that stands as an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and armchair mythologists alike. Part of the celebrated Everyman's Reference Library, this dictionary argues implicitly that the myths of the wider world are no less rich, no less complex, and no less worthy of study than those of ancient Greece and Rome. Whether one seeks the trickster gods of West Africa or the creation myths of Mesoamerica, this compact compendium promises to open the door to worlds of wonder that Western tradition has long overlooked — and once opened, that door is very hard to close.
Author: Egerton Sykes
Format: Hardback
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Long before Zeus claimed Olympus, a vast and teeming world of gods, spirits, and sacred powers held dominion over the human imagination — and Everyman's Dictionary of Non-Classical Mythology is the definitive guide to that sprawling, ancient cosmos. Compiled by the meticulous scholar Egerton Sykes, this authoritative reference work catalogues the mythological traditions of cultures beyond the Greco-Roman world, spanning the Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Hindu, and indigenous traditions of the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific, presenting each entry with clarity and scholarly precision. Sykes brings an encyclopaedic rigour to his subject, distilling centuries of comparative mythology into an accessible yet deeply informative volume that stands as an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and armchair mythologists alike. Part of the celebrated Everyman's Reference Library, this dictionary argues implicitly that the myths of the wider world are no less rich, no less complex, and no less worthy of study than those of ancient Greece and Rome. Whether one seeks the trickster gods of West Africa or the creation myths of Mesoamerica, this compact compendium promises to open the door to worlds of wonder that Western tradition has long overlooked — and once opened, that door is very hard to close.