The Facts On File Dictionary Of Classical And Biblical Allusions
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The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions
Author | : Martin H. Manser |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 465 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Allusions |
ISBN | : 0816048681 |
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This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
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