Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects

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Encyclopedia of Mythological Objects is written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1476639205 (ISBN 10) and 9781476639208 (ISBN 13).

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.