Dizionario di mitologia

Classical mythology unfolds as a vast mosaic of stories that depict a parallel world to the natural, everyday one, inhabited by divine and fantastical beings that lurk in the hidden corners of reality.
Anna Ferrari’s Dictionary of Mythology provides a comprehensive and insightful guide to the pieces of this intricate mosaic, leading readers through the tales of countless gods and heroes. What makes this work unique is its broad scope, which goes beyond the myths of classical antiquity to trace their recurring appearances and revivals throughout Western culture, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
This focus on the enduring vitality of classical myth is complemented by another distinctive feature: the inclusion of entries not only on gods, heroes, and key mythological locations but also on themes, concepts, plants, animals, and everyday objects. Every object, idea, and notion carries a mythological dimension, revealing unexpected connections and endless discoveries.