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The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology

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Publisher Comments:

An outstanding distillation of Grimal's classic reference, this extensively cross-referenced work offers clear and concise entries that capture the essence of Greek and Roman mythology.

Book News Annotation:

**** Reprint of the Basil Blackwell edition of 1986 (cited in BCL3), which was a translation of the French original of 1951.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

A concise version of Blackwell's "Dictionary of Classical Mythology", this book covers figures from Greek and Roman mythology and is fully referenced to link various aspects of classical literature. Genealogical tables of the major lineages are included.

Synopsis:

Abridged edition of Grimal's celebrated dictionary.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780140512359
Editor:
Kershaw, Stephen
Translator:
Maxwell-Hyslop, A. R.
Translator:
Maxwell-Hyslop, A. R.
Editor:
Kershaw, Stephen
Author:
Kershaw, Stephen
Author:
Maxwell-Hyslop, A. R.
Author:
Grimal, Pierre
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
London, England ;
Subject:
General
Subject:
Dictionaries
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
Antiquities & Archaeology
Subject:
Mythology, classical
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology - Mythology
Subject:
Mythology, Classical -- Dictionaries.
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
Religion Western-General and Comparative Religion
Copyright:
Edition Number:
Abridged ed..
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dictionary, Penguin
Series Volume:
91-23
Publication Date:
19920131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
7.81x5.10x1.32 in. .76 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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Product details 480 pages Penguin Books - English 9780140512359 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , A concise version of Blackwell's "Dictionary of Classical Mythology", this book covers figures from Greek and Roman mythology and is fully referenced to link various aspects of classical literature. Genealogical tables of the major lineages are included.
"Synopsis" by , Abridged edition of Grimal's celebrated dictionary.

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