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Mythology of Egypt and the Middle East : myths and legends of Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, Sumer and Babylon

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Mythology of Egypt and the Middle East : myths and legends of Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, Sumer and Babylon

In this fascinating reference book, the powerful and enthralling tales of Egypt, Persia, Sumer, Asia Minor and Babylon are revealed in all their splendour. This exciting publication is essential reading for all those interested in the myths and legends of this extraordinary ancient historic region. With an accessible A to Z structure, fully cross-referenced throughout, the book is an exhaustive guide to gods and goddesses, heroes, sacred animals, buildings and places. Within each biographical entry the author details and brings to life the haunting and dramatic stories of the characters who influenced the economic, cultural and political life of the area. The book is also a wonderful visual guide, with stunning images throughout including over 150 colour pictures of sacred animals, gods, heroes, angels, djinn and holy places, many taken from original sources. As well as individual images illustrating single characters and artefacts, the book is punctuated throughout with specially-designed feature spreads that tie together the key themes that run through the different mythological traditions

London

Southwater

Distributed in the USA by National Book Network

2007

96 p. : col. ill., maps ; 30 cm.

Myths & legends.

Includes index.

ISBN-13: 9781844763375

ISBN-10: 1844763374

Rachel Storm

1

، Mythology, Egyptian.

، Mythology, Middle Eastern.

، Legends Middle East.

Storm, Rachel

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SE

TI