The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons

by Manfred Lurker

Book Overview

This dictionary covers, in one volume, over 1,800 of the most important deities and demons from around the world. From classical Greek and Roman mythology to the gods of Eastern Europe and Mesopotamia, from Nordic giants to Islamic jinns and Egyptian monsters, it is packed with descriptions of the figures most worshipped and feared around the world and across time. Fully cross-referenced and featuring two handy guides to the functions and attributes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415340187
• ISBN13: 9780415340182
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.5"