U-X-L Encyclopedia of World Mythology

The character entries focus on a single mythical character, such as King Arthur or Cuchulain, and have sections that present an overview, the character in context, key themes and symbols, the character in art or literature, and everyday life. The cultural entries have a section that guides users to...

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Veröffentlicht in:Reference & User Services Quarterly 2009, Vol.49 (2), p.201-201
1. Verfasser: Helmer, Dona J.
Format: Review
Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The character entries focus on a single mythical character, such as King Arthur or Cuchulain, and have sections that present an overview, the character in context, key themes and symbols, the character in art or literature, and everyday life. The cultural entries have a section that guides users to the historical and geographical context of the culture, as well as sections on the core deities and characters, the major myths of the culture, the analysis of key symbols and themes, and the influence of the cultural beliefs in art, literature and everyday life.
ISSN:1094-9054
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DOI:10.5860/rusq.49n2.201