New Larousse Encyclopedia Of Mythology
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From the dawn of human consciousness to the twilight of ancient civilisations, New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology stands as the definitive compendium of the world's sacred stories, divine pantheons, and heroic legends. This monumental reference work chronicles the myths of cultures spanning every corner of the globe — from the thunderous Olympian gods of Greece and Rome to the enigmatic deities of Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Celtic world, and beyond — presenting each tradition with scholarly rigour and vivid narrative clarity. With a celebrated introduction by Robert Graves, the renowned poet and mythologist whose own work The Greek Myths cemented his authority on the subject, this encyclopedia argues that mythology is not mere superstition but the very architecture of human thought and society. Graves's framing lens elevates the entire volume, inviting readers to see these ancient stories as living, breathing expressions of universal human experience. Whether a scholar seeking comparative theological insight or a curious reader hungry for the strange and the sublime, this encyclopaedia leaves one wondering: which of these myths, repackaged and retold, still secretly governs the world today?
Author: Robert Graves
Format: Paperback
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the dawn of human consciousness to the twilight of ancient civilisations, New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology stands as the definitive compendium of the world's sacred stories, divine pantheons, and heroic legends. This monumental reference work chronicles the myths of cultures spanning every corner of the globe — from the thunderous Olympian gods of Greece and Rome to the enigmatic deities of Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Celtic world, and beyond — presenting each tradition with scholarly rigour and vivid narrative clarity. With a celebrated introduction by Robert Graves, the renowned poet and mythologist whose own work The Greek Myths cemented his authority on the subject, this encyclopedia argues that mythology is not mere superstition but the very architecture of human thought and society. Graves's framing lens elevates the entire volume, inviting readers to see these ancient stories as living, breathing expressions of universal human experience. Whether a scholar seeking comparative theological insight or a curious reader hungry for the strange and the sublime, this encyclopaedia leaves one wondering: which of these myths, repackaged and retold, still secretly governs the world today?