Tales of the Narts: Ancient Myths and Legends of the Ossetians
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Tales of the Narts: Ancient Myths and Legends of the Ossetians
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by John Colarusso
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Edited by Tamirlan Salbiev
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Translated by Walter May
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:512 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691211527
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| Classifications | Dewey:398.2094752 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
3 November 2020 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
An exciting collection of mythology about heroes, heroines, villains, and monsters in the intriguing world of the nomad warriors of the Caucasus The Nart sagas are to the Caucasus what Greek mythology is to Western civilization. Tales of the Narts expands the canon of this precious body of lore by presenting a wide selection of fascinating tales
Author Biography
John Colarusso is professor in the departments of anthropology and linguistics and languages at McMaster University and the editor of Nart Sagas: Ancient Myths and Legends from the Circassians and Abkhazians (Princeton). Tamirlan Salbiev is professor of English at North Ossetian State University.
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