The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak ...

An interesting and lively book that contains articles on heros, villains, mythologists and mythological approaches.

A guide to the great myths and legends of the ancient world explains how certain myths developed, explores common themes shared by different regions, and includes the more ...

Contains alphabetized entries on deities, concepts, practices, places, and objects related to the mythologies of cultures throughout history, and features color photos and ...

Conveniently sized yet large in scope, National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology an irresistible treasure to own and to give."--BOOK JACKET.

Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, important places, and other aspects of Greek and Roman mythology.