Mythology
By: Philip Wilkinson & Neil Philip
Contributors: Philip, Neil
Series: Visual reference guides; Visual reference guides
Publisher: Metro Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9781435121287
Copyright date: 2007
Subjects: Mythology; Religions
Description: Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world. Here is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Photographs of masks, jewelry, and sculptures offer a unique view of mythology and its gods, heroes, and monsters.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introducing mythology; title: Classical world; title: Europe; title: Asia; title: Americas; title: Africa; title: Oceania; title: Who's who in mythology.