Myths of the World by Tony Allan
Presents some of the best of the great mythologies. This title tells about the quests of Gawain in the ancient forests of Britain and the legendary heroism of El Cid in Spain. It also tells about how the Spider Women in North America used her gifts, and what the Mongolian shamans used the shoulder blades of sheep for.
After studying History at Oxford, Tony Allan was for many years a writer and editor with Time-Life Books, serving as Series Editor of the Time-Life History of the World, and working as an author and consultant on Myth and Mankind, a 20-volume study of comparative mythology. He is the author of Vikings, Ancient Rome, The Archaeology of the Afterlife, The Symbol Detective and The Mythic Bestiary (all published by DBP).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844838288 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844838285 |
| Title | Myths of the World |
| Author | Tony Allan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Other book format |
| Publisher | Watkins Media Limited |
| Year published | 2009-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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