Dictionary of World Myth

A comprehensive guide to all the major figures & places of mythology from around the world. All major bodies of myth are covered, from Chinese & Tibetan to Slavonic & North Amer. The entries are arranged in an A-to-Z format & reflect the diversity & timeless appeal of mythology. Interspersed with the entries, at the appropriate point alphabetically, are highlighted feature panels on the treatment in myth of general themes (Animals, Culture Heroes, etc.). Cross-references relate to entries that expand upon other names in the text. The illustrations are based on contemporaneous artifacts, simplified by the artist for the sake of clarity. Index of Themes & Supplementary Names. Illus.Bently, Peter is the author of 'Dictionary of World Myth' with ISBN 9780756756567 and ISBN 0756756561.