Greek and Roman Mythology
Greek and Roman Mythology

Author: Don Nardo

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC

Published: 2009-06-24

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0737746289

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Author Don Nardo and Consultant Editor Barbette Spaeth have compiled this volume that provides entries about various aspects of Greek and Roman mythology, grouped in the categories of rulers, heroes, and other human characters. Readers will learn about major and minor gods, animals, monsters, spirits, and forces. Entries cover important places and things, and major myth tellers and their works. Includes retellings of twelve myths.

The Heroes and Mortals of Greek Mythology
The Heroes and Mortals of Greek Mythology

Author: Don Nardo

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2011-07

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0756544807

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Describes the origins, personalities, and special powers of the Greek mythical heroes, including such figures as Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and Oedipus.

Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment

Author: Bruce E. R. Thompson

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC

Published: 2009-06-25

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0737746335

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This volume provides an abundance of information on the history of capital punishment, and ongoing opposition to it. Author Bruce E.R. Thompson includes narratives on well-known figures on both sides of the issue. Various methods of execution are explained and their use placed in historical context. Legal terminology important to the debate is defined and explained.

The Epics of Greek Mythology
The Epics of Greek Mythology

Author: Don Nardo

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2011-07

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0756544823

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Discusses the triumphs and defeats of the Greek and Trojan heroes during the Trojan War and the destruction of Troy by combined Greek armies.

Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects
Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects

Author: Theresa Bane

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2020-06-22

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1476676887

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Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.

The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology
The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology

Author: Don Nardo

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2011-07

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0756544793

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Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.

Witchcraft
Witchcraft

Author: Patricia D. Netzley

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC

Published: 2009-06-25

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0737746386

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This encyclopedia covers all aspects of witchcraft: magical tools, rituals, concepts, and traditions as well as witchcraft-related deities and historical events. It offers entries about important figures in the field of witchcraft, from witch-trial judges and other persecutors to people at the forefront of the modern witchcraft movement. Compelling entries present definitions of important terms, biographies of central figures, and brief narratives of pivotal events.

The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages

Author: Tom Streissguth

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC

Published: 2009-06-24

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 073774636X

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This encyclopedia provides an abundance of information on the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages began with the fall of the western Roman Empire in the fifth century and ended with the fifteenth century Renaissance. Readers will learn about important religious, political, social, and cultural transformations. Entries cover people, events, and philosophies of the medieval age.