Have one to sell? Sell yours here
The Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology
 
See larger image
 
Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

The Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology [Hardcover]

Robert Graves (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


Textbook Student FREE Two-Day Shipping for students on millions of items. Learn more

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Hardcover --  
Hardcover, January 1997 --  
Paperback --  

Book Description

0765193841 978-0765193841 January 1997
*A comprehensive guide to world mythology which explores in detail the sources of human civilisation. *Fascinating facts and legends from across the globe, covering the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece, Italy, China, Japan and India to name but a few. *Nearly 600 superb illustrations including 32 full colour images. *Introduction by Robert Graves *485 pages + bibliography & acknowlegments.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 500 pages
  • Publisher: Smithmark Pub (January 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0765193841
  • ISBN-13: 978-0765193841
  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,922,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews
5 star:
 (3)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real good all round Mythology Encyclopedia, May 7, 1998
By A Customer
This review is from: The Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology (Hardcover)
If you are interested in mythology in general, and don't know where to start, look no further. This book details stuff a lot of mythology information from the Greeks, Persians to the Indians. This book relates all the mythologies, bringing about why a particular tale came about, what happened in that tale, and what was its consequence in the tale and to the people in the real world.....A MUST BUY even if you are remotely interested in Mythology
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best all-purpose books on mythology, February 8, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: The Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology (Hardcover)
This book has been on my "must recommend" list for years. While any encyclopedia must limit the information it includes, the LaRousse Encyclopedia of Mythology is an extremely good overview of mythologies from many cultures. The late Robert Graves, who edited this version, was also the author of "The White Goddess", a study in poetic myth, as well as the editor of a two-colume set on the Greek Myths.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensible reference, October 20, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: The Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology (Hardcover)
This encyclopedic and handsomely-illustrated book has been an indispensible reference for me for sixteen years. Its only major shortcoming is that it does not, perforce, cover the major living religions, or covers them in only a cursory way.

Unfortunately, the binding of the perfect-bound paperback edition is not strong, and I cannot recommend it in a book that will receive continual use like 'Larousse Encyclopaedia of Mythology'. The cover came off mine in under a year.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).
 
(285)
(284)
(262)
(296)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums



So You'd Like to...



Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject