Nectar and Ambrosia: An Encyclopedia of Food in World Mythology

(Hardback)

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A publishing first, Nectar and Ambrosia presents an encyclopedic treatment of the magic properties and uses of food by mortals and immortals alike, from the pages of myth and legend. * Two unique indexes-one lists food by function, such as fertility or immortality, and one by ceremony, such as harvest or burial * Includes an introduction, illustrations, and bibliography

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"Recommended for academic and large public library reference collections." - Library Journal "Recommended for all collections." - Choice "Andrews' work suits the general reader and students and would be a good addition to public and high school libraries." - Booklist "Fills a major void in the relationship of food to the mythologies, rituals, and rites of many world cultures and peoples." - American Reference Books Annual

Author Bio

Tamra Andrews is a librarian and professional writer specializing in astronomical mythology.