Mercatante, Anthony S

Contains entries, arranged alphabetically from Aa to lynx, that provide information about world mythology and legend, covering major myths, folktales, and fables; individuals; meanings and origins of images and motifs; and how myths and legends have influenced art, music, and literature.

Reveals the history and artistic development of Christian poetry in this anthology of selected works.

Includes 3,000 entries for myths, fables, and legends supplemented by art, music, and literature references.

Presents more than three thousand alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on myths, legends, folktales, and fables from around the world and related figures, settings, and topics, and includes black-and-white illustrations, an annotated bibliography, and a cultural and ethnic index.