Looks at ancient myths and legends, how they are interpreted today, and what they mean now.

A collection of tales from ancient myth and legend. Isis and Osiris, Gilgamesh, Hercules, Pandora, Quetzalcoatl, and other larger-than-life figures populate the

Michael Witzel persuasively demonstrates the prehistoric origins of most of the mythologies of Eurasia and the Americas ('Laurasia').

A collection of myths from many cultures.

All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cult