Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology (Handbooks of World Mythology)

__Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology__ presents over 1,400 comprehensive A–Z entries of the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. The entries are cross-referenced where appropriate, and an extensive bibliography is provided. Entries include Heracles and Alexander the Great, and geographical features such as the islands of the Blessed and Dardanelles. An unusual feature of this dictionary is the inclusion of astronomical data, linking the myths and legends to the celestial objects named after them. Diverse characters and events from related traditions—Greco-Egyptian, Roman-Celtic, and more—round out the volume. Students of classical Greek and Roman traditions, librarians, and general readers will turn to this volume again and again for authoritative information on the myths and legends of these ancient cultures.

Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology presents over 1,400 comprehensive A-Z entries of the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. The entries are cross-referenced where appropriate, and an extensive bibliography is provided. Entries include Heracles and Alexander the Great, and geographical features such as the islands of the Blessed and Dardanelles. An unusual feature of this dictionary is the inclusion of astronomical data, linking the myths and legends to the celestial objects named after them. Diverse characters and events from related traditions—Greco-Egyptian, Roman-Celtic, and more—round out the volume.

Students of classical Greek and Roman traditions, librarians, and general readers will turn to this volume again and again for authoritative information on the myths and legends of these ancient cultures.

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Library Journal

These two volumes of Greek and Roman mythology cover essentially the same material, though each contains some information the other does not. Dixon-Kennedys Encyclopedia is relatively easy to read. Entries, in ready-reference format, are short and to the point. Cross references are given, though they are not extensive. Readers will use this as a quick reference source only, leading them to more in-depth searching as their interest dictates. Dixon-Kennedy (European Myth & Legend, Blandford, 1997) does not offer citations for each entry because he has restricted his research citations to four volumes: Robert Gravess two-volume The Greek Myths, Homers Iliad and Odyssey, and Virgils Aeneid. All other information, he states in his preface, comes from original personal research. Nonetheless, he includes an extensive bibliography of works that contain essential information to some degree or another. The Cassell Dictionary generally has more extensive entries. Citations are given with each entry, and cross references are included within the text in small capital letters. More resources have been cited in the text, but the bibliography is not quite as extensive as that in the Encyclopedia. This volume includes pictures and photographs, which the other does not, as well as references within entries to the mythological influence on art, literature, and culture. British scholar March also quotes often from classical poets and playwrights where appropriate. In general, the Cassell Dictionary is more scholarly in both content and appearance, while the Encyclopedia is more accessible to younger students. Either is an acceptable addition, depending on the needs of the collection.Katherine K. Koenig, Ellis Sch., Pittsburgh\

Although many consider Mao Tse-tung and Che Guevara to be its inventors, guerrilla warfare was already well established in biblical times - indeed, it was mentioned as early as a fifteenth-century B.C. Hittite parchment. Encyclopedia of Guerrilla Warfare, the first reference work of its kind, delves into this ancient and infamous art of war, its successes and failures, its practitioners, and its opponents. Entries in this illustrated A-to-Z volume cover topics that include guerrilla warfare from the late eighteenth century to the present; countries, wars, revolts, conflicts, movements, leaders, strategies, and concepts; and traditional guerrilla tactics as well as the latest techniques of modern insurgency and counterinsurgency. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, the self-contained entries offer information in an easy-to-understand manner and draw on the know-how of a military expert who was a senior lecturer at Sandhurst, the Royal Military Academy, and a visiting professor at the U.S. Naval War College. In cases of controversy, the author has taken care to present opposing points of view. A chronology completes the coverage, a bibliography promotes further study, and a detailed index helps readers locate particular topics. Abc-clio's Encyclopedia Of Greco-roman Mythology Gathers The Essential Myths Of Legends Of Greek And Roman Culture Together In A Single Authoritative Volume. In Addition To Greco-roman Myths, Readers Will Find Characters And Events From Related Traditions - Greco-egyptian, Romano-celtic, And More - As Well As Astronomical Information That Allows Users To Link The Myths And Legends To The Celestial Objects Named For Them.--book Jacket. The More Than 1,400 Entries In This Easy-to-use Guide Are Arranged In A-to-z Format With Cross-references And A Detailed Bibliography. Students Of Classical Greek And Roman Culture, Librarians, And General Readers Will Find This Volume An Indispensable Guide To Understanding The Central Role These Myths And Legends Played In The Formation Of Western Civilization And Popular Culture.--jacket. Mike Dixon-kennedy. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 331-339) And Index. Title......Page 1 Contents......Page 7 Preface......Page 9 How to Use This Book......Page 11 Greece and Greek Civilization......Page 13 Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology A - M......Page 19 Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology N - Z......Page 233 Bibliography......Page 349 Appendix 1: Chronologies for Ancient Greece and Rome......Page 359 Appendix 2: Roman Emperors......Page 361 Index......Page 363 This easy-to-use guide presents the myths and legends in A-Z format, complete with a "topic finder" that enables the reader to locate specific entries quickly and efficiently. Cross-references appear with each entry, and an extensive bibliography is provided. An encyclopedia of articles examining guerrilla warfare throughout the world, focusing on military tactics utilized by minority groups within a state or indigenous population to oppose the ruling government or foreign occupying forces Contains over 1,400 entries for mythological, legendary, and historical characters, as well as an essay on Greek civilization, a bibliography, a chronology, and a list of Roman emperors