Mythology: The Complete Guide to Our Imagined Worlds

Mythology: The Complete Guide to Our Imagined Worlds

by Christopher Dell (Author)

Synopsis

Myths in every culture of the world explain our origins, the world's creation, gods and monsters, demons, the afterlife and the underworld. This fresh and compelling account gathers together themes and stories from every culture, showing how myths share many common patterns, and how the human imagination is expressed in all its diversity. It asks the question: what do myths tell us about the human condition? Compiled by the bestselling author of books on monsters and on masterpieces of world art, Mythology is packed with authoritative text and an inspired selection of images, chosen from unusual and hidden sources while also including some of the best-known representations of myths from around the world.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Edition: 01
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 24 Sep 2012

ISBN 10: 0500516154
ISBN 13: 9780500516157

Author Bio
Christopher Dell holds a degree in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute, London. He has written and edited many bestselling titles on art and visual culture, including Freemasonry, Mythology, Monsters, What Makes a Masterpiece? and The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic, all published by Thames & Hudson.