A Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons

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Summary: Thick but Shallow
Review: The number of entries is impressive. The articles themselves are often too short and do little to convey the richness of the literary heritage these figures represent or their place in their original cultures. The appendix in the back of the book, linking the different gods to their functions is helpful, but sometimes there are bothersome errors, like Lurker's insistance that Apollo is a death god. The translator did not take the time to research standard English spellings for some of the gods and goddesses, which can make it hard to find an entry. It should not be one's sole source for mythological reference.

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Summary: great factual info
Review: this book helped me pass a class in english history! well put together