Native American mythology discusses the great mystery of life and death and how the world came to be and how it will end.

From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters, and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation and the forces of nature and death. Mythology of the World examines both ancient and contemporary cultures and explores their unique myths and legends, carrying every myth across centuries to today"s readers. Mythology of the World"s sparkling, readable text covers more than fifty myths...

Retells the myths known by the Vikings, featuring such figures as Odin, Tyr, Thor, and Frigg.

An Irish proverb tells us. zA tale is more precious than the wealth of the world,y and judging from the richness of their storytelling traditions, the Celts have always believed this. In In fairy tales, as in music, the romantic artistry of the Celts came to full flower. In this wonderful collection of fairy tales from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, and Brittany, we meet heroes and villains, princes and paupers, enchanting creatures...

Describes the origins, physical characteristics, dwelling places, activities, and special powers of different types of fairy folk from around the world. Illustrative traditional stories from various cultures are interspersed throughout the text.

Presents English interpretations of a selection of lullabies from the Native American peoples of the Northeast, the Plains, the Southwest, the Northwest, and the Arctic, and includes duotone photographic images by Edward S. Curtis.

Nine tales include "The Remarkable Rocket," "The Nightingale and the Rose," and "The Selfish Giant."