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02521aam a22003377i 4500 001 4BBF0632AC6111EEB8E173B432ECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20240106010032 008 230831s2023 enka b 001 0 eng d 020 $a 075483543X 020 $a 9780754835431 035 $a (OCoLC)1398184557 040 $a DZM $b eng $e rda $c DZM $d ELO $d OCLCO $d UAP $d YDX $d JIU $d SILO 100 1 $a Cotterell, Arthur. 245 14 $a The illustrated encyclopedia of mythology of the world : $b a comprehensive A to Z of the myths and legends of the ancient worlds / $c Arthur Cotterell. 264 1 $a Wigston, Leicestershire : $b Lorenz Books, $c [2023] 300 $a 816 pages : $b illustrations (some color) ; $c 29 cm 500 $a Includes index. 505 0 $a Preface -- Myths of Greece and Rome -- Myths of the Celtic world -- Myths of the Nordic lands -- Myths of Egypt and West Asia-- Myths of South and Central Asia -- Myths of East Asia -- Myths of Africa -- Myths of Oceania -- Myths of North America -- Myths of Mesoamerica -- Myths of South America -- Family trees -- Picture acknowledgments -- Index. 520 $a From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs and from the indigenous peoples of Oceania to native North Americans, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation and the forces of nature and death. In this important volume, the mythologies of the ancient worlds are brought vividly to life. Here, one of the foremost experts on world mythology, Arthur Cotterell, brings together a team of authors to depict the world's most significant mythological figures and most enthralling stories. Special illustrated features focus on unifying mythological themes such as Creation and the Universe, Ordering the World, Death and Sacrifice, and Oracles and Prophecies. Illustrated with more than 1500 photographs and works of art, this comprehensive guide to the myths and legends of the world is both accessible and timeless in its universal appeal. 650 0 $a Mythology. 650 0 $a Religions. 650 6 $a Mythologie. $0 (CaQQLa)201-0046128 650 6 $a Religions. $0 (CaQQLa)201-0006815 650 7 $a mythology (literary genre) $2 aat $0 (CStmoGRI)aat300055985 650 7 $a religions (belief systems, cultures) $2 aat $0 (CStmoGRI)aat300073708 941 $a 2 952 $l SPPE104 $d 20240412011311.0 952 $l GDPF771 $d 20240106010356.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=4BBF0632AC6111EEB8E173B432ECA4DB 994 $a C0 $b JIUInitiate Another SILO Locator Search