Seuil - Dictionnaire universel des dieux, deesses et demons

Explore the vast history of supernatural beings with the Dictionnaire universel des dieux, deesses et demons by Seuil. This major intellectual work examines how different cultures have created thousands of powerful beings capable of influencing human lives, controlling the seasons, and shaping the world. Through detailed entries, this book provides a genealogy of deities and a natural history of supernatural entities. You can trace the evolution of belief from tribal divinities and the formation of pantheons during the Bronze Age to the rise of monotheistic religions in the Iron Age. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in religious studies, mythology, and the origins of human spirituality. This encyclopedic guide offers a clear look at how humanity has sought to understand the forces of chaos and creation through the lens of the divine.