World Famous Mythology is an authoritative book on myths and mythologies. From the mythological stories of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses to Hindu mythology

"This new edition of MYTHOLOGIES is the first complete, authoritative English version of the French classic, Roland Barthes's most emblematic work"--

The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the sea

A collection of myths from many cultures.

Who created the world? Where did volcanoes come from? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Australia, New Zealand, an