Provides an extensive survey of myths, legends, and folklore. Explores the folkways and beliefs of ancient, medieval, and modern cultures from around the world.

Presents more than a thousand alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on myths, legends, folktales, and fables from around the world and related figures, setting

A collection of myths from many cultures.

Greek and Roman mythology has fascinated people for more than two millennia, and its influence on cultures throughout Europe, America, North Africa, and the Mid

The history of the divine is the history of human thought. For as long as men and women have pondered the mysteries of their existence, they have answered their