Presents a rendering of the major Norse pantheon that traces the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and the exploits of its characters, illuminating the characters and natures of iconic figures Odin, Thor, and Loki.

Includes index of mythological and historical persons, subjects, and place names (p.679) and index of authors, artists, composers, subjects, and titles (p.696). Also includes the Greek spelling of names. Bibliography.

The world of the Greek gods and heroes in words and pictures.

"The Greek Myths was first published in 1955 by Penguin Books, and was reprinted with amendments in 1957. An edition revised by Robert Graves was published in 1960, also by Penguin Books. The text of this edition follows that of the 1960 edition, except for the deletion of Graves's source notes." Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An illustrated guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, which remains a living, evolving part of Japanese society, not only retells these ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Japanese religions, culture, and history.

Immerse yourself in the mythological world of the Norse Gods, discover the fun historical facts and impress everyone with your knowledge on the Vikings!

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Translated by Robert Fagles, introduction and notes by Bernard Knox. Includes pronouncing glossary.