World mythology

Explores Egyptian mythology, including the myths about ancient gods and other supernatural beings.

Takes a look at Greek mythology, including Gods, heroes, and monsters.

Explores Indian mythology, including the myths about ancient gods, battles, and other supernatural beings.

Explores Roman mythology, including the myths about ancient gods, wars, and other supernatural beings.

Of the many national mythologies in the world, that of China is among the least familiar to people in the United States and other Western countries. This volume explores the wealth of quaint and entertaining stories the Chinese have inherited from their ancient past, including many involving mischievous foxes, benevolent dragons, scary ghosts, and the triumph of good over evil.

Relates the exploits of Hercules and his importance in Roman mythology, including his connection to such figures as King Augeas and Queen Hippolyte, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

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.

Presents a short history of the mythological Greek and Roman monster, Medusa, how she came to be, and her significance in both ancient and modern mythology.

Provides information about myths, and presents a retelling of the Greek myth in which Theseus kills the man-eating Minotaur, a monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man.