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Identifies people, places, things, and myths found in the world's epic literature
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Considers epics based in the oral tradition from the second century B.C. to the 20th century. The articles under the titles provide summaries, analysis, and historical and sociological contexts. Other articles identify and describe related events, characters, terms, and the names of authors or redactors. Inaccuracies about known works makes information on the others suspect. No pronunciation guide. No bibliography of modern editions. Well cross-referenced. Lightly illustrated. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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