Description:
Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars to navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All stories are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations.
Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers students the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.
Review Quotes: "A comprehensive and comparative survey of the myths of nineteen cultural regions. "-"American Libraries