Egyptian Mythology: Miths and Legends of Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, Sumer and
by Storm, Rachel
- Used
- Fine
- Paperback
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1843094169
- ISBN 13
- 9781843094166
- Seller
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Lisbon, Portugal
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About This Item
Anness Publishing Limited, London, 1999 Book. Fine. Soft cover. 2nd Edition. English Text; Paperback.; 22,7 x 29.6 cm; 0.5 Kg; 96 pages with colour illustrations throughout; New, showing only signs of shelf wear. Interior as new.; An authoritative A to Z guide to the mythologies and legends of Egypt, Persia, Sumer, Asia Minor and Babylon. Over 150 alphabetical entries describe the central mythical figures of each religion or culture and their importance to the people of the ancient world. Superb pictorial spreads illustrate the themes and symbols at the heart of each culture and their importance to the people of the ancient world. Superb pictorial spreads illustrate the themes and symbols at the heart of each culture, including Sacred Animals, Angels and Djinn, Underworlds, and Gateways of the Gods. Richly illustrated with over 150 colours images depicting the gods, animals and mythical stories, this book looks at the current relevance of these vivid and enthralling legends. Lively and informed narrative written by an expert on myths and mythology. A unique and indispensable reference to the exciting tales and ancient legends of the area..
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- Bookseller
- Jorge Welsh Books (PT)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 872B
- Title
- Egyptian Mythology: Miths and Legends of Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, Sumer and
- Author
- Storm, Rachel
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1843094169
- ISBN 13
- 9781843094166
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing Limited, London
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- egypt,miths,legends,persia,asia
- Bookseller catalogs
- Generic Books;
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Jorge Welsh Books
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Lisbon
About Jorge Welsh Books
Jorge Welsh Books has been dealing in art reference books since 1999. What started as a platform for the distribution of publications by Jorge Welsh Research & Publishing has now evolved into an established bookselling division. We focus in our fields of expertise, specifically cross-cultural works of art from Africa, India, China and Japan, with an emphasis on Chinese porcelain. Our aim is to source and deliver relevant publications in the best possible condition to collectors and academics alike, while providing a high-quality, personalised service.
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