Mythology
An Illustrated Journey into Our Imagined Worlds
$59.66
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2015
Summary
Every culture has its own myths, and this lively and accessible compendium gathers in one place some of humankind’s most enduring stories. Here, from every corner of the globe, are tales of the world’s creation, undying love, jealous gods and sturdy heroes, terrible monsters, the afterlife and the underworld.
Looking at mythology’s overarching themes, Christopher Dell shows how many myths share common patterns and traces how the human imagination, in all its diversity, has expressed i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500291511 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0500291519 |
| Author: | Christopher Dell |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2015 |
| Weight: | 1.50kg |
| Dimensions: | 220mm x 235mm |
Critics Review
‘A treasure-house of illustrations … erudite and enjoyable’ - Contemporary Review
‘A gorgeous survey of the world’s mythologies’ - Fortean Times
Christopher Dell
Christopher Dell holds a degree in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute, London. He has written and edited many bestselling titles on art and visual culture, including Freemasonry, Mythology, Monsters, What Makes a Masterpiece? and The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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