The Illustrated A-Z of Classic Mythology: The Legends of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Norse and Celtic Worlds (Cotterell Arthur)(Pevná vazba)

The Illustrated A-Z of Classic Mythology: The Legends of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Norse and Celtic Worlds (Cotterell Arthur)(Pevná vazba)

This encyclopedia of mythology brings together the three outstanding traditions of Europe: the classical legends of ancient Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celtic world; and from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors and

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A-Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World (Cotterell Arthur)(Paperback)

In the first half, author Arthur Cotterell describes the central mythical figures of classical Greece and Rome, the Celtic heroes and the Nordic gods. In the second part, author Rachel Storm expertly leads us through the powerful pantheon of gods and goddesses of the East from Ancient Egypt through

The Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome

The essential illustrated guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, vividly retelling their stories and exploring their origins. Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshipped them? Although their time of widespread

Norse, Celtic Mythology & Runes: Explore The Timeless Tales Of Norse & Celtic Folklore, The Myths, History, Sagas & Legends + The Magic, Spells & Mean (Visconti Sofia)(Paperback)

The Norse God Odin was a relentless seeker of knowledge and wisdom, willing to sacrifice almost anything for this pursuit.Odin's hunger for wisdom is evident in many of the stories that involve him, and I invite you to share his willingness to let go of your reality and jump into the mysterious

Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic (Lecouteux Claude)(Pevná vazba)

A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe - Explores the legends and origins of well-known gods and figures such as Odin, Thor, Krampus, and the Valkyries, as well as a broad range of magical beings

Cosmography and the Idea of Hyperborea in Ancient Greece: A Philology of Worlds (Gagn Renaud)(Pevná vazba)

Tales of the Greek Heroes (Green Roger Lancelyn)(Pevná vazba)

Presents the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan

Celtic Myths - A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Aldhouse-Green Miranda)(Pevná vazba)

Celtic Myths explores every aspect of Irish and Welsh myths in this appealing and authoritative guide. Besides vividly retelling the tales, Miranda Aldhouse-Green brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical world she describes, with

The Story of Greece and Rome (Spawforth Tony)(Paperback)

The extraordinary story of the intermingled civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, spanning more than six millennia, from the late Bronze Age to the seventh century The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However,

Legends & Myths of India, Egypt, China & Japan: The Mythology of the East: The Fabulous Stories of the Heroes, Gods and Warriors of Ancient Egypt and (Storm Rachel)(Pevná vazba)

An authoritative A-Z guide to mythologies and legends of the East, with 500 sumptuous

Egypt, Greece, and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean (Freeman Charles)(Paperback)

Egypt, Greece, and Rome is regarded as one of the best general histories of the ancient world. It is written for the general reader and the student coming to the subject for the first time and provides a reliable and highly accessible point of entry to the period. Beignning with the early Middle

King Arthur And His Knights Of The Round Table (Green Roger Lancelyn)(Pevná vazba)

The legends of King Arthur - the most revered hero of British Mythology - have been retold many times, but Roger Lancelyn Green's version has become a classic since its first publication in

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Shaw Garry J.)(Pevná vazba)

This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt's deities in the natural environment; the

Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs (Lindow John)(Paperback)

Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland and outlines the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world. The book begins with an Introduction that helps

Mythology of the American Nations: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Gods, Heroes, Spirits and Sacred Places, Rituals and Ancient Beliefs of the Nort (Jones David M.)(Paperback)

A fully illustrated A-Z reference on the legends of the American continents, with 900

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition (Hamilton Edith)(Pevná vazba)

This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages. Since its original publication in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold

Greek Mythology: A Complete Guide to Greek Mythology, Greek Gods, and Ancient Greece (Walsh Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

GREEK MYTHOLOGYIf you want to enter the world of Greek mythology and to learn about its heroes and villains, this book has all of it in store for you This book covers a wide variety of the famous mythological tales of Greek origin. Whether you want to know about the birth of the Titans or how

The First Great Powers: Babylon and Assyria (Cotterell Arthur)(Pevná vazba)

The rediscovery of Babylon and Assyria in the 1840s transformed Western views on the origins of civilisation. The excavation of Nineveh proved that even the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians together did not constitute the ancient world. These peoples had nothing to do with the beginnings of

Illustrated Tales of King Arthur (Courtauld Sarah (EDFR))(Pevná vazba)

The classic tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, fully illustrated and presented in a luxury gift edition. The much-loved legend of King Arthur is brought to life in this stunningly illustrated collection, featuring stories including The Sword in the Stone, Excalibur and The

Children's Encyclopedia of Ancient History: Step Back in Time to Discover the Wonders of the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, t (Steele Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilization. Children can probe the mysteries of the pyramids of ancient Egypt for themselves, learn how one small city became the heart of the mighty

Ancient Magic: A Practitioner's Guide to the Supernatural in Greece and Rome (Matyszak Philip)(Pevná vazba)

In the ancient world, magic was everywhere. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. In a time before scientists studied weather patterns and figured out what caused the Earth's most mysterious phenomena, it was magic that packed a cloud full of

Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction (Morales Helen)(Paperback)

From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our

Celtic Mythology: Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes (Freeman Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by theambition of

Classical Art: From Greece to Rome (Beard Mary)(Paperback)

The stunning masterpieces of Ancient Greece and Rome are fundamental to the story of art in Western culture and to the origins of art history. The expanding Greek world of Alexander the Great had an enormous impact on the Mediterranean superpower of Rome. Generals, rulers, and artists seized,