Who’s Who in Mythology: Classic Guide to the Ancient World - Alexander S. Murray

Author: Alexander S. Murray
Publisher: Studio Editions
Format: Paperback
Edition: 1992 paperback edition
ISBN: 9781851709243
Condition: Second-hand paperback. Light shelf wear, rubbing and handling marks to the cover, with a visible crease to the lower front corner. There is a small handwritten note on the first page and an old retail sticker from The Magic Wheel on the back cover. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

A compact reference guide to the gods, heroes and mythological figures of the ancient world, Who’s Who in Mythology offers clear entries on classical mythology, with additional coverage of Norse, Germanic, Hindu and Egyptian traditions. The book includes black-and-white engravings and notes on important works of art connected to the deities and figures discussed.

This is a useful shelf reference for readers interested in mythology, ancient religion, classical civilisation, symbolic art and the mythic background that informs much of Western occult, literary and esoteric tradition.

About the Author:
Alexander Stuart Murray was a Scottish archaeologist and classical scholar associated with the British Museum. His work helped popularise the study of Greek art, myth and antiquity for general readers.