Masks for the Gods: A Worldwide Pictorial Study

by Gary Edson

This book studies masks in worldwide mythology and religion, the stories they tell, and the ceremonies danced for the gods of a variety of cultures. Masks are odd; they are worn to cover faces, for people to pretend they are someone or something different, and they can be grotesque or beautiful. They are of communal importance, and that purpose cannot be detached from the related rituals. Legend and folklore tell many curious tales of the inspiration...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476695547
• ISBN13: 9781476695549
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 113 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up