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Dictionary of gods and goddesses [electronic resource] / Michael Jordan.

By: Jordan, Michael, 1941-Contributor(s): Jordan, Michael, 1941-. Encyclopedia of gods | NetLibrary, IncMaterial type: Text

TextSeries: Facts on File library of religion and mythologyPublisher: New York : Facts on File, c2004Edition: 2nd edDescription: xi, 402 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 1438109857 (electronic bk.); 9781438109855 (electronic bk.)Other title: Gods and goddessesSubject(s): Goddesses -- Dictionaries | Gods -- Dictionaries | Déesses -- Dictionnaires anglais | Dieux -- Dictionnaires anglaisGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: No titleDDC classification: 202/.11/03 LOC classification: BL473 | .J67 2004ebOnline resources: Bibliographic record display An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information

Contents:

Preface to the second edition -- Introduction to the first edition -- Chronology of the principal religions and cultures covered in this book -- Dictionary of gods and goddesses -- Bibliography -- Index.

Summary: Praise for the previous edition: this reference represents the most comprehensive listing of deities of principal religions available. A worthwhile addition for academic libraries.(Library Journal) For more than 60,000 years, people have worshiped deities of the sun, sky, and sea, as well as creator gods, relying on the guidance of faith in the midst of the mysterious world around them. Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Second Edition provides access to more than 2,500 of these religious figures, from ancient Sumerian gods through the modern Haitian deities. Providing a plethora of information from cultures as diverse as the Aztecs, Celts, and Japanese, this dictionary discusses lesser-known divinities as well as the contemporary gods of the major monotheistic religions Allah, God, and Yahweh, among others. New features, including cross-references and a comprehensive index, make this revised edition more accessible than ever. Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Second Edition is an indispensable resource perfect for general readers interested in mythology and religion, as well as scholars in religious studies, anthropology, history, and archaeology.

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Rev. ed. of: Encyclopedia of gods. c1993.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-366) and index.

Praise for the previous edition: this reference represents the most comprehensive listing of deities of principal religions available. A worthwhile addition for academic libraries.(Library Journal) For more than 60,000 years, people have worshiped deities of the sun, sky, and sea, as well as creator gods, relying on the guidance of faith in the midst of the mysterious world around them. Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Second Edition provides access to more than 2,500 of these religious figures, from ancient Sumerian gods through the modern Haitian deities. Providing a plethora of information from cultures as diverse as the Aztecs, Celts, and Japanese, this dictionary discusses lesser-known divinities as well as the contemporary gods of the major monotheistic religions Allah, God, and Yahweh, among others. New features, including cross-references and a comprehensive index, make this revised edition more accessible than ever. Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Second Edition is an indispensable resource perfect for general readers interested in mythology and religion, as well as scholars in religious studies, anthropology, history, and archaeology.

Electronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2008. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.