Nectar and Ambrosia: An Encyclopedia of Food in World Mythology

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Bloomsbury Academic, Oct 26, 2000 - Religion - 285 pages

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.

Now, for the first time, the magic properties and uses of food by both mortals and immortals as represented in the world's myths and legends are brought together and explained in Nectar and Ambrosia. This A–Z volume is filled with an abundance of exotic lore and legend.

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

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