Dictionary of World Myth: An A-Z Reference Guide to Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines and Fabulous Beasts

by Roy Willis

Book Overview

This is the most comprehensive guide to all the major figures and places of mythology from around the world. All major bodies of myth are covered, from Chinese and Tibetan to Slavonic and North... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1900131242
• ISBN13: 9781900131247
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: DUNCAN BAIRD+PUBLISHERS LONDON
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.6" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

The Name Sums It Up

Comprehensive reference guide to myths and mythical figures from throughout the earth. Carefully authored, leaves very little out.

Handy and surprisingly inclusive

I think this book is closer to 3 1/2 stars. If you're looking for a thorough explanation of mythic characters, this is not the book for you. This is a dictionary, a handy guide for when you want to refresh your memory on an archaic reference. What it lacks in depth in makes up for in scope however; I was happily surprised at how many cultures were represented in the collection. In leafing through, you may find a character or story that sparks you to investigate further. A pleasant, but again rather narrow, addition are the thematic cross-cultural mythic references (creation, death, etc.) each discussed for a page or two throughout the book. Overall it's good for a basic reference guide.

Good Information and Graphics

I use this book regularly to look up names found in myths. The graphics layout and presentation of the book are excellent, and the book usually contains the information I am looking for.My only caveat might be that...the book is priced at the high end of what one ought to pay for a book of this size.