Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, important places, and other aspects of Greek and Roman mythology.

An alphabetical presentation of the major figures, places, stories, objects, and themes of Chinese mythology.

Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, important places, and other aspects of Norse mythology.

Designed specifically for young readers, the Mythology A to Z series explores the world's most important myths and legends in an accessible and entertaining manner. Each volume includes vividly written entries on the major figures, places, stories, objects, and themes of a given mythology. A vast continent, Africa is the home of the first humans and the birthplace of many cultures, ranging from nomadic bands to farmers to sophisticated civilizations....

Features over four hundred entries that explore such topics as the core beliefs of various tribes, creation accounts, and recurrent themes throughout North American native cultures. The beliefs of many Native American peoples emphasize a close relationship between people and the natural world, including geographical features such as mountains and lakes, and animals such as whales and bison. Therefore, many of the myths of these peoples are stories...