| Bell's New Pantheon Or Historical Dictionary of the Gods, Demi Gods, Heroes and Fabulous Personages of Antiquity Contributor(s): Bell, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1162620374 ISBN-13: 9781162620374 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $55.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections - Reference | Dictionaries - History | Ancient - General |
| Physical Information: 1.64" H x 8.25" W x 11" (4.02 lbs) 828 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 1790. Found in this book are volumes 1 and 2 of the original work. Bell presents a dictionary of gods, demi-gods, heroes and fabulous personages of antiquity; also, of the images and idols adored in the pagan world; together with their temples, priests, altars, oracles, fasts, festivals, games, etc., as well as descriptions of their figures, representations, and symbols collected from statues, pictures, coins and other remains of the ancients. The whole designed to facilitate the study of mythology, history, poetry, painting, statuary, medals, etc. and compiled from the best authorities. Richly embellished with characteristic prints. |
