Greek and Roman folklore : a handbook / Graham Anderson.
| Author/creator | Anderson, Graham |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2006. |
| Description | x, 234 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Greenwood folklore handbooks, 1549-733X Greenwood folklore handbooks. ^A691649 |
| Contents | "Or so people say" : some definitions and approaches -- Fountains of tradition : some sources of folklore in antiquity -- Passing it on : the transmission of folklore -- Traditional forms : folktale, myth, fairy tale, legend -- Folk wit and wisdom : from fable to anecdote -- The personnel of folklore : from nymphs to bogeymen -- Folk customs, luck, superstition -- Animal, vegetable, mineral : the natural world in popular perception -- Medicine and magic -- Conclusion. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-221) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006011151 |
| ISBN | 0313335753 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780313335754 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780313335754 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GR170 .A543 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |