Author: CARLYON, RICHARD
Title: A Guide to the Gods
Description: London, Heinemann/Quixote. 1981, First Edition. (ISBN: 0434980056). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A near Fine uninscribed copy with complete dustjacket which has fading to the spine. A comprehensive work which lists over 1.000 deities of the ancient and modern world who have a story that is worth telling and those that have played a significant part in the religious experience of mankind and which blends fascinating information with entertaining anecdotes and comment. Arranged by Africa, America, Asia, Europe, Middle East (including Egypt) and Oceania together with an index. It proves, if nothing else, that while God may have created man, it is man who has created gods. 13. Near Fine/Very Good.

Keywords: Religion, 0434980056


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