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An Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities
Charles Russell Coulter and Patricia Turner
McFarland & Co.
Jefferson NC and London
2000
x + 597 pp.
ISBN 0 7864 0317 9
L56.25
UK distribution by Shelwing Ltd, Folkestone
Keywords Myths, Religion
There are many encyclopedias and guides relating to mythology and related subjects. However, the Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities is a most welcome addition. Throughout our history, human beings have always pondered the question of their existence. In nearly every age and society, part of the answer has included some sort of god or goddess who was involved in the creation of their universe or controlled some aspect of it. So it really is a massive subject.
This encyclopedia was compiled to give the general reader, enthusiast or scholar, easy access to a wide range of mythologies related to gods and deities. As...