The Friendly Guide to Mythology - Hardcover

Hathaway, Nancy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 067085770X ISBN 13: 9780670857708

Publisher: Viking Adult, 2000

Synopsis

A lively reference to mythology combs the worlds great civilizations for its most powerful stories of creation, destruction, fertility, love, and divine cunning. 17,500 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

Nancy Hathaway's books include The Friendly Guide to the Universe and The Unicorn.

From Library Journal:

Intended as a popular compendium of world myths, this broad survey is a limited, quickly referenced assembly of tales that includes gods, goddesses, origins, and beliefs. The anthology samples all eras and regions, attempting to refine the meaning of myth as it mutated into legend, saga, fairytale, and folklore while moving through such diverse cultures as Greek, Roman, Chinese, Native American, Yoruba, Mexican, Welsh, Inuit, and more. Unfortunately, the skillful prose and extensive coverage is compromised by a confusing format that arranges the material into five disjointed sections. The book's glossary and bibliography are, however, excellent. Recommended for comprehensive myth collections. Robert K. Burns, MSLS, Hatboro, PA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Viking Adult
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 067085770X
• ISBN 13: 9780670857708
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448