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Who was Artemis and what part did she play in the battle of the Giants? Who was the whale-monster Qaqwaii and how did he hunt his prey? This dictionary of mythology is a wonderful and invaluable reference guide to the various myths and legends from across the globe. Dip into this A-Z guide to discover the names of devious gods, enchanted objects and ancient cities, as well as the cultures that these tales originate from. These myths are taken not only from the familiar Greek, Roman and Norse traditions but also Mesopotamian, Haitian, Tibetan, Native American and many more. Painstakingly researched over 25 years, this incredible resource provides more than just scholarly information but also showcases the staggering creativity and imagination of our ancient belief systems. This beautiful clothbound edition is presented in a handsome slipcase, making a perfect collectable or gift for any mythology enthusiasts.

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Author:   JA Coleman
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 18.30cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   1.229kg
ISBN:  

9781838570279

ISBN 10:   1838570276
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   15 September 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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After a career as a professional soldier, engineer and surveyor, J. A. Coleman retired in 1986 and devoted his time to 'playing with words'. He was the author of a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to Cryptic Crosswords, The Beginner's Guide to Crosswords, Crossword Dictionary and Wordmaster Dictionary. George Davidson studied languages and linguistics at the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Strasbourg, and is a graduate of Edinburgh University. A former senior editor with Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd, he is now a freelance compiler and editor of dictionaries and other reference books. He is an elder of the Church of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh.

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