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PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers

ISBN-10078642477X

ISBN-139780786424771

eBay Product ID (ePID)16038842543

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Number of Pages220 Pages

Publication NameIntoxication in Mythology

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

SubjectEncyclopedias, Folklore & Mythology, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy)

TypeNot Available

AuthorErnest L. Abel

Subject AreaReference, Social Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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LCCN2006-026548

Reviews"thought-provoking...highly accessible...fascinating...a useful reference...recommended"- Library Journal ; "fascinating"- The Hampshire Climax ; "thorough...a handy reference work on an unusual area within mythology that has not been previously recorded"- Reference Reviews., "thought-provoking...highly accessible...fascinating...a useful reference...recommended"-- Library Journal ; "fascinating"-- The Hampshire Climax ; "thorough...a handy reference work on an unusual area within mythology that has not been previously recorded"-- Reference Reviews.

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal394.14

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Table Of ContentTable of Contents Preface The Dictionary Appendix 1: Subject Categories Appendix 2: Geography of Mythologies References Index

SynopsisEncompasses intoxicant-related stories from world mythology that explain the origins of a particular intoxicant or how that intoxicant was involved in creating a particular culture. This encyclopaedia ranges from Acan, the Mayan god of intoxicating drinks, to Zagreus, the first incantation of Greek Dionysus., Myths from the ancient world usually have some supernatural element, a component often generated from a particular intoxicant. These substances promoted a variety of states including possession by the gods, liberation of the soul or a communion with the spirit world. From Acan, the Mayan god of intoxicating drinks, to Zagreus, the first incarnation of the Greek god Dionysus, this encyclopedia encompasses intoxicant-related stories from world mythology that explain the origins of a particular intoxicant or how that intoxicant was involved in creating a particular culture. Entries are arranged alphabetically without regard to category (e.g., gods, intoxicants, places, and rites). Different versions of a single myth are presented when pertinent to the overriding theme. Entries record the referenced story, the identity of the culture in which the myth originated, and when applicable, information about related plant sources and pharmacological effects. Cross-references are noted in bold and sources appear at the end of each entry. Appendices group entries by category and by place of origin., Myths from the ancient world usually have some supernatural element, a component often generated from a particular intoxicant. These substances promoted a variety of states including possession by the gods, liberation of the soul or a communion with the spirit world. From Acan, the Mayan god of intoxicating drinks, to Zagreus, the first incantation of Greek Dionysus, this encyclopedia encompasses intoxicant-related stories from world mythology that explain the origins of a particular intoxicant or how that intoxicant was involved in creating a particular culture. Entries are arranged alphabetically without regard to category (e. g., gods, intoxicants, places, and rites). Different versions of a single myth are presented when pertinent to the overriding theme. Entries record the referenced story, the identity of the culture in which the myth originated, and when applicable information about related plant sources and pharmacological effects. Cross-references are noted in bold and sources appear at the end of each entry. Appendices group entries by category and by place of origin.

LC Classification NumberBL303.A24 2006