Dictionary of Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Gods, Demigods, Quests, and Legends

by Bergen Evans

From the ancient past come the myths that color our present.   

Like the symbols that haunt our dreams and guide our inner journeys, the myths of the Western world touch something deep within us, awakening old nightmares and new yearnings.  

Some of the gods, tales, and mythic creatures in Bergen Evan's Dictionary Of Mythology are as familiar as the disturbing tale of Oedipus. Others may seem strange, wonderful, or chillingly   Lycaon, the murderer, who is transformed into a wolf by an angry god; Cronus (Time) who devours his won children; Pan, the god of the animal in man, who fills us with overmastering fears that sweep courage and prudence aside; the hero Sigurd, who seeks a magic ring and finds a maiden . . . in a ring of fire.  

These tantalizing stories and dozens more make this book a perfect addition to any library, as delightful for browsing as it is essential for reference.

Genres: Mythology, Reference, Nonfiction, Classics, Collections, History, Religion

310 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Perry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a perfect, inexpensive and handy reference guide to the mythic gods, goddesses, demigods and legends found in the mythology of the Greeks, Romans and Norse. Importantly, it gives you just enough info to either recall most of your subject in full or to know if you'd like to research further. So, for fulfillment of a reference guide's purpose without being overpriced, I'll give it 5 stars (when I was going to give it 4).

[Tim C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great source for those interested in a little research(for whatever reason) or for someone who just loves to read about the many mythical Gods, tales and creatures of mythology.

[Ali Amiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always thought reading dictionaries like normal books, i.e. from page 1 to the end is stupid. But this experience proved me wrong. Although the subject matter of this particular dictionary might have played a role in this.

This Dictionary of Mythology is very concise and to the point, yet very inclusive and somehow complete. Such a good job.

[Kioyte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for research writing not so impressive.

[Robert Melendez]

I used it mostly to find names for my newborn. It's pretty to the point. It is simply a dictionary of myths. Not really much to report on this one.

[Jessica]

This is not a book to sit and read cover to cover. A work in progress...

[Kimmy C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find some of the information, definitions insufficient.