num_pages: 240
description: The Dictionary of World Myth is a scholarly, yet accessible ready reference to all of the places, figures &amp; stories from all major mythological traditions. Entries are enhanced by over 200 reproductions of mythical figures &amp; symbols as they appear on pottery, wall paintings, votive statuettes etc.ForewordAfterlifeAncestorsAnimals The Voyage of the ArgonautsBuddhism Cargo cultsChaos CosmologyCreation Culture Hero The origin of deathDragon Flood myths Greek and Roman deitiesHares and rabbits The labours of HeraklesThe origin of humanityIzanagi and IzanamiJaguarLion The Olympians The curse of the House of PelopsThe kings of RomeSacred mountains Snakes and serpentsSun, moon and starsTitan Trickster The heroes of the Trojan WarUnderworlds The avatars of Vishnu The aspects of Wakan Tanka The consorts of ZeusAcknowledgmentsBibliographyIndex of ThemesIndex of Supplementary Names
language: English
title: The Dictionary of World Myth
titlecomplete: The Dictionary of World Myth
genres: History, Mythology, Reference, Religion, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 46
publisher: Diane Publ. Co