The Dragon in the West : From Ancient Myth to Modern Legend

The Dragon in the West : From Ancient Myth to Modern Legend

(Author) Daniel Ogden
Format: Hardcover
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The Dragon in the West is the first book to offer an in-depth examination of the history of the image and idea of the dragon. A creature popular in contemporary fiction and cinema, Ogden reveals how the dragon was known to the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, and came down to us through early Christianity, Anglo-Saxon, and Norse legends.

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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
478
ISBN:
9780198830184
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Sept. 9, 2021

Daniel Ogden

Daniel Ogden is a renowned British historian and author, best known for his work "Greek Myth: A New Retelling." His writing style combines rigorous scholarship with engaging storytelling, bringing ancient myths to life for modern readers. Ogden's contributions to literature include shedding new light on the enduring power of Greek mythology.

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