Gagne, Tammy
Summary: "The world's creator, Brahma; the warrior-goddess Durga; and the snake-like nagas are important subjects of Indian mythology. Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Indian mythology, in addition to examining their influence today." -- From publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 294.51 GAGGagne, Tammy
Summary: Discusses Egyptian mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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Summary: Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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Summary: The hero Momotaro, the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the Buddha are important subjects of Japanese mythology. Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Japanese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2019
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Summary: "Since the publication of the first edition of [this book], the United States has lived through two economic downturns, an outbreak of terrorism, and the onset of an epidemic of hate directed against immigrants, especially undocumented Latinos and Middle Eastern people. On a more hopeful note, the country elected and re-elected its first black president and has witnessed the impressive advance...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New York University Press 2017
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 454.2012 DELBuckey, A. W.
Summary: Discusses Norse mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 293.1 BUCOllhoff, Jim
Summary: Provides an overview of Mayan and Aztec mythology, with information on creation stories, gods, views on the soul and world, and other related topics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Publishing Company 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292 OLLSmalls, June
Summary: Celtic mythology is filled with many important subjects, including the giant Finn MacCool, the Mother Goddess Danu, and the mysterious selkies who could appear as seals or humans. Celtic Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Celtic mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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Summary: Discusses various Norse myths, with background information describing the history, geography, religious beliefs, and values of the culture that created the mythology.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lucent Books 2012
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Summary: Learn about European mythology including popular gods and goddess and creation tales.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292 OLLOllhoff, Jim
Summary: Provides an overview of Middle Eastern mythology, with information on creation stories, Gilgamesh, gods, goddesses, and other related topics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Publishing Company 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292 OLLBuckey, A. W.
Summary: Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292.13 BUCGagne, Tammy
Summary: Important subjects of Chinese mythology include Emperor Huang Di, the goddess of immortality Xiwangmu, and the winged dragon Yinglong. Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Chinese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 299.51 GAGFreeman, Philip
Summary: "Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FRENardo, Don
Summary: Describes the origins, personalities, and special powers of the Greek mythical heroes, including such figures as Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and Oedipus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2012
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Summary: Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on the major figures, places, stories, objects, and themes in Japanese mythology; and includes illustrations, a bibliography, an index, and cross-references.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 299 ROBNardo, Don
Summary: Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2012
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Summary: Introduces the monsters of Greek mythology, including centaurs, griffins, and cyclops.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292.13 NARCotterell, Arthur
Summary: This is a comprehensive reference source to the ancient world's most fascinating mythologies. It is a visual dictionary with 1000 entries and more than 600 fine-art images. It covers every aspect of Classical, Celtic and Norse mythology, folklore and legend, bringing the past to life. It is a lively and informed narrative by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject. Special spreads...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 COTLibal, Autumn.
Summary: Considers the lessons to be found in North American folk proverbs and riddles, looks at their origins, and discusses their appearance in history, advertising, the health world, and other venues.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest Publishers 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.9 LIBSummary: 'The Who, What, and Where of America' is designed to provide a sampling of key demographic information. It covers the United States, every state, each metropolitan statistical area, and all the counties and cities with a population of 20,000 or more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bernan Press 2019
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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 317.3 WHOAbrahams, Roger D.
Contents: Tales of wonder from the great ocean of story -- Stories to discuss and even argue about -- Tales of trickster and other ridiculous creatures: tales to entertain -- Tales in praise of great doings -- Making a way through life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 1983
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2096 ABRMacLeod, Sharon Paice
Summary: "Here is a comprehensive overview of Celtic mythology and religion, encompassing numerous aspects of ritual and belief. It contains new translations of poems, prayers, inscriptions and songs from the early period (Gaulish, Old Irish and Middle Welsh) as well as the folklore tradition (Modern Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton and Manx)"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: McFarland 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 299.16 MACOllhoff, Jim
Summary: Myths are a rich source of history. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Learn the history of the South Pacific myths, as well as their deeper meaning, from the desert tribes of Australia to New Zealand's origin of the coconut.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2012