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A. Cotterell

    Arthur Cotterell es un respetado autor que ha dedicado muchos años a combinar la gestión educativa de alto nivel con la investigación histórica. Su obra se centra en el imperio chino, de cuya historia cree que se puede aprender tanto sobre liderazgo como de cualquier institución moderna. A través de sus escritos, Cotterell ofrece a los lectores una profunda visión de temas complejos, conectándolos con lecciones atemporales sobre gobernanza y poder.

    The Encyclopedia of Mythology
    • The Encyclopedia of Mythology

      Classical, Celtic, Norse

      • 256 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      This volume features the ancient tales of three compelling cultures: the mythology of Classical Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celtic world; and, from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors, and fearsome giants. Arthur Cotterell, an internationally renowned expert on mythology across cultures, describes central mythical figures with wit and authority, retelling ancient legends as spellbinding, intriguing accounts of past ages.The ancient tales in this volume are brought to life through a wealth of imagery that spans fifteen centuries of fine art; illustrations also include specially-commissioned photographs and drawings that focus on important and recurring mythological themes, including Oracles and Prophecies, Magic and Enchantment, Voyagers, Heroes, Giants, and Sorcery and Spells.

      The Encyclopedia of Mythology2000
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