OXFORD DICTIONARY OF WORLD MYTHOLOGY

The powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, the more mysticaldeities of Buddhist and Hindu India, and the stern spirits of the Africanand American continents all reflect very different civilizations, yet theyalso demonstrate the unity of mankind in its fundamental need forexplanations of the unknown. Arthur Cotterell sets out clearly the chiefmyths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose indifferent lands. * Comprehensive coverage in seven main sections of WestAsia, South and Central Asia, East Asia, Europe, America, Africa, andOceania * Clear and informative section introductions highlight the historyand lifestyle of ancient peoples and the landscape in which they lived *Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps of each key area 'Anexcellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into atleisure.' Greek Review