Fact Fancy And Fable A New Handbook For Ready Reference On Subjects Commonly Omitted From Cyclopaedias Comprising Personal Sobriquets Familiar Phrases Popular Appellations Geographical Nicknames Literary Pseudonyms Mythological Characters Red Le

Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.

From the earliest days of oral history to the present, the vampire myth persists among mankind’s deeply-rooted fears. This encyclopedia, with entries ranging from “Abchanchu” to “Zmeus,” includes nearly 600 different species of historical and mythological vampires, fully described and detailed.

Includes entries for maps and atlases.

Vols. for 1969- include ACTFL annual bibliography of books and articles on pedagogy in foreign languages 1969-