Gods, Goddesses, Devils and Demons - 2nd Edition

Informationen zum Autor Manfred Lurker Klappentext This dictionary covers, in one volume, over 1,800 of the most important deities and demons from around the world. From classical Greek and Roman mythology to the gods of Eastern Europe and Mesopotamia, from Nordic giants to Islamic jinns and Egyptian monsters, it is packed with descriptions of the figures most worshipped and feared around the world and across time. Fully cross-referenced and featuring two handy guides to the functions and attributes shared by those featured, this dictionary is the essential resource for anyone interested in comparative religion and the mythology of the ancient and contemporary worlds. Zusammenfassung Containing around 1,800 entries this dictionary covers, in one volume, all the important deities and demons from around the world. This will be an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in comparative religion. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface, Note on transcription and pronunciation, Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons, Appendix I: functions, aspects, spheres of competence, Appendix II: symbols, attributes, motifs, Bibliography

List of contents

Preface, Note on transcription and pronunciation, Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons, Appendix I: functions, aspects, spheres of competence, Appendix II: symbols, attributes, motifs, Bibliography

Product details

• Authors: Manfred Lurker, Lurker Manfred
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.2004
• EAN: 9780415340182
• ISBN: 978-0-415-34018-2
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 217 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Routledge Dictionaries; Routledge Dictionaries
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, RELIGION / Reference, Religion: general, Archaeology