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The epic hero

by Dean A. Miller

This study provides a comprehensive typology of the epic hero across Greek, Roman, Nordic, Celtic, Indian, and Persian myths. It analyses the hero's life cycle, relationships, and societal roles to offer a detailed guide to epic traditions.

Accession 12575 ISBN 9780801862397 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
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