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OverviewMyths from the ancient world usually have some supernatural element, a component often generated from a particular intoxicant. These substances promoted a variety of states, including possession by the gods, liberation of the soul or a communion with the spirit world. From Acan, the Mayan god of intoxicating drinks, to Zagreus, the first incantation of Greek Dionysus, this encyclopaedia encompasses intoxicant-related stories from world mythology that explain the origins of a particular intoxicant or how that intoxicant was involved in creating a particular culture. Entries are arranged alphabetically without regard to category (e.g., gods, intoxicants, places, and rites). Different versions of a single myth are presented when pertinent to the overriding theme. Entries record the referenced story, the identity of the culture in which the myth originated, and when applicable information about related plant sources and pharmacological effects. Cross-references are noted in bold and sources appear at the end of each entry. Appendices group entries by category and by place of origin. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ernest L. AbelPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.90cm Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9780786424771ISBN 10: 078642477 Pages: 220 Publication Date: 30 November 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsthought-provoking...highly accessible...fascinating...a useful reference...recommended --Library Journal; fascinating --The Hampshire Climax; thorough...a handy reference work on an unusual area within mythology that has not been previously recorded --Reference Reviews. thought-provoking...highly accessible...fascinating...a useful reference...recommended --Library Journal fascinating --The Hampshire Climax thorough...a handy reference work on an unusual area within mythology that has not been previously recorded --Reference Reviews thought-provoking...highly accessible...fascinating...a useful reference...recommended --Library Journal; fascinating --The Hampshire Climax; thorough...a handy reference work on an unusual area within mythology that has not been previously recorded --Reference Reviews. thought-provoking...highly accessible...fascinating...a useful reference...recommended --<i>Library Journal</i>; fascinating --<i>The Hampshire Climax</i>; thorough...a handy reference work on an unusual area within mythology that has not been previously recorded --<i>Reference Reviews.</i> thought-provoking...highly accessible...fascinating...a useful reference...recommended --Library Journal fascinating --The Hampshire Climax thorough...a handy reference work on an unusual area within mythology that has not been previously recorded --Reference Reviews thought-provoking...highly accessible...fascinating...a useful reference...recommended --Library Journal; fascinating --The Hampshire Climax; thorough...a handy reference work on an unusual area within mythology that has not been previously recorded --Reference Reviews. Author InformationErnest L. Abel is an emeritus professor at Wayne State University in Detroit. He is the author of more than forty books and his articles have been published in various popular and scholarly magazines and journals. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |