Encyclopedia of Gods - Hardcover

Jordan, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1856260380 ISBN 13: 9781856260381

Publisher: Kyle Cathie, 1992

Synopsis

From A-a, the sun goddess of Mesopotamia, to Zurvan, the Persian god of fate, this book records the names of more than 2500 gods, both the famous and the obscure. The references span the world, from Siberia to South America, and each entry describes the relevant cult, the role of the god or goddess, and any characteristics or symbols which help in identification. The book is intended as a work of reference for students and researchers in religions, anthropology, history and archaeology, and as a source of information and distraction for browsers and crossword enthusiasts.

About this title

Book Description:

An A-Z guide to more than 2500 gods, both the famous and the obscure. The references span the world, from Siberia to South America, and each entry describes the relevant cult, the role of the god or goddess, and any characteristics or symbols which help in identification.

About the Author:

Michael Jordan is best known as a television journalist, but he has a lifelong passion for anthropology and the study of gods, witches and magic. His previous books for Kyle Cathie are Myths of the World and Witches: an encyclopedia of Paganism and magic. He is also the author of Gods of the Earth, a study of the Mother Goddess, and Mary, a controversial biography of the Virgin Mary.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kyle Cathie
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 1856260380
• ISBN 13: 9781856260381
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352