Arthur Cotterell's fascinating book sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands, from the powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia to the mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India.

Arthur Cotterell , Principal, Kingston upon Thames College of Further Education

Arthur Cotterell is Principal of Kingston upon Thames College of Further Education. He has written several books on the ancient civilizations of East Asia and is the editor of The Penguin Encyclopaedia of Ancient Civilizations and The Cassell Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Myths and Legends.

`An excellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into at leisure.'
Greek Review