Discovering Mythology Books

Because they had not yet developed the scientific means and knowledge to map and explain the world, the ancients were afraid of what might be lurking in the dark, under the ground, or in uncharted lands or seas. So they envisioned a host of monsters -- giants, demons, dragons, shape-shifters, and the like -- inhabiting these places. Both educational and entertaining, this volume explores monster myths from a wide range of world cultures.

Gods and goddesses of the ancient world, whether loved or feared, were an integral part of each culture's heritage. An examination of the deities of the Vikings, the Aztecs, the Celtics, Greece, Rome, India, and Egypt helps us understand the role the gods and goddesses played in that society.