Presents the myths of the ancient Egyptians and a glimpse of the civilization that created them.

Relates the exploits of Hades and his importance in Greek mythology and includes some of the stories about him.

Relates the exploits of Zeus and his importance in Greek mythology, including his connection to such figures as Pandora and Hercules, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

This revealing work introduces readers to the mythologies of Native Americans from the United States to the Arctic Circle--a rich, complex, and diverse body of lore, which remains less widely known than mythologies of other peoples and places. In thematic chapters and encyclopedia-style entries, Handbook of Native American Mythology examines the characters and deities, rituals, sacred locations and objects, concepts, and stories that define and distinguish...

An introduction to the character of Odysseus and his importance in Greek Mythology

An introduction to Achilles and his place in Greek mythology, including his connection with the Trojan WAr and such figures as Athena and Apollo.

An introduction to the character of Theseus and his role in Greek and Roman mythology.

The mythology of Mesoamerica, which encompasses the general region of Central America, is a vast mixture of mythologies from many cultures. Yet even with so many cultures in the mix, each of the mythologies covers the same basic themes including those about creation and the afterlife.

Describes the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs and Mayans through their legends.