Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects

by Theresa Bane

Overview

Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476676883
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	06/22/2020
Series:	McFarland Myth and Legend Encyclopedias
Pages:	227
Sales rank:	459,552
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.46(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Theresa Bane, a professional vampirologist, has appeared on numerous podcasts, television, and radio shows for her expertise on the undead and is the author of other books on unusual phenomena. She lives in Staunton, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
The Encyclopedia
Bibliography
Index