Thematic Elements of Mythology

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This is an authoritative and wide-ranging collection of the most important mythological themes and elements, combining the impact of pure narrative with the background information necessary for understanding this engrossing subject matter. This volume offers the world's great myths-- including selections from The Iliad and the Odyssey, Beowulf, King Arthur and Quetzalcoatl. Each thematic element is accompanied by elaborate description that offers historical background and suggests avenues for literary analysis.