Facts on File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions - Couverture rigide

Manser, Martin H.

 
9780816048687: Facts on File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions

Synopsis

This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.

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9780816048694: The Facts on File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions

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ISBN 10 :  081604869X ISBN 13 :  9780816048694
Editeur : Checkmark Books, 2003
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