The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of World Mythology

A comprehensive survey of the world's principal myths and religions. Over 400 photos, drawings and maps.

An illustrated survey of the world's principal myths examines each of the major mythological systems and explores such common mythological themes as creation, man and woman, flood, death, and paradise.

An illustrated encyclopedia of characters from Greek mythology, prepare to be amazed.

A publishing first, Nectar and Ambrosia presents an encyclopedic treatment of the magic properties and uses of food by mortals and immortals alike, from the pages of myth and legend. Now, for the first time, the magic properties and uses of food by both mortals and immortals as represented in the world's myths and legends are brought together and explained in Nectar and Ambrosia. This A–Z volume is filled with an abundance of exotic lore and legend.