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Great heroes of mythology / Petra Press.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : MetroBooks, c1997.Description: 176 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 31 cmISBN:
  • 1567994334
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 398.22 21
LOC classification:
  • BL325.H46 P74 1997
Contents:
What makes a hero? -- Heroes of Egyptian and Middle Eastern mythology -- Classical Greek mythology -- The British Isles -- Scandinavian mythology -- Asian mythology -- Oceanic and Australian mythology -- African mythology -- Central and South American mythology -- Native North American mythology.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library Oversize 291.213 P935 Available 33111003654247
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This elegant volume presents and discusses mythological tales of heroes from many different cultures around the world. With stories from Classical Greece, ancient Egypt, the Middle East, Scandinavia, sub-Saharan Africa, North and South America, Ireland, and more, the result is a global perspective on the hero's role in mythology.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 176) and index.

What makes a hero? -- Heroes of Egyptian and Middle Eastern mythology -- Classical Greek mythology -- The British Isles -- Scandinavian mythology -- Asian mythology -- Oceanic and Australian mythology -- African mythology -- Central and South American mythology -- Native North American mythology.

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