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A comprehensive reference guide to the extraordinary tales and legends of the ancient world's most fascinating and beguiling mythologies • An authoritative A—Z of the mythical figures of ancient Greece and Rome, the Celts and the Norse Vikings, ancient Egypt, Central Asia and the Far East • Over 1,000 alphabetical entries describe the central mythical figures of each culture and their importance to the ancient civilizations of their day, with copious cross-references • Beautifully illustrated with over 1,000 images spanning fifteen centuries of fine art, from the ancient world to the present day, including specially commissioned artwork • Superb pictorial spreads on the mythical themes and symbols central to each other • Lively and informed narrative by two expert authorities in their fields • Timeless in scope and appeal, a classic and enduring reference work
