The Ultimate Encyclopedia Of Mythology An A Z Guide To The Myths And Legends Of The Ancient World Cotterell by Cotterell, Arthur, Author, Storm, Rachel, Author; Cotterell, Arthur, 1942- Encyclopedia Of Mythology; Storm, Rachel. Myths & Legends Of India, Egypt, China & Japan instant download after payment.

512 pages : 22 cm, An imprint of Anness Publishing Ltd, Originally published in 2 vols. as The encyclopedia of mythology and Myths & legends of India, Egypt, China & Japan, Includes index, Myths of Greece and Rome: Introduction -- Lovers of Zeus -- Heroes -- Oracles and prophecies -- Voyagers -- Monsters and fabulous beasts -- Forces of nature -- Giants -- Founders -- Myths of the Celtic world: Introduction -- Celtic otherworlds -- Sages and seers -- Magic and enchantment -- Wondrous cauldrons -- Celtic romance -- Single combat -- Heroic quests -- Fabulous voyages -- Myths of the Nordic lands: Introduction -- Nature spirits -- Treasures and talismans -- Norse heroes -- Valkyries -- Sorcery and spells -- Tragic lovers -- Rings of power -- Ragnarok -- Myths of Egypt and west Asia: Introduction -- Sacred animals -- Myths of the flood -- Serpents and dragons -- Gateways to the gods -- Underworlds -- Dying and rising gods -- Heroes and quests -- Angels and djinn -- Myths of south and central Asia: Introduction -- Mythical mountains -- Bodhisattvas -- Tirthankaras -- Avatars of Vishnu -- Sacred rivers -- Mother goddess -- Dhyanibuddhas -- Life of the Buddha -- Myths of east Asia: Introduction -- Yin and yang -- Creation myths -- Eight immortals -- Shamans of Mongolia -- Chinese dragons -- Shichi Fukujin -- Demons -- China's sacred peaks -- Family trees -- Acknowledgments and index