World of Myths

This book is a compilation edition of five titles from the successful series The Legendary Past. Themes include the creation of the world and mankind and their ultimate destruction. Each author describes the cultural background, written sources and continuing legacy of the major myths, illustrated throughout by archaeological and artistic evidence. Linking these supernatural worlds is a new introduction from the award-winning writer Marina Warner, and in addition there is a specially compiled glossary giving brief definitions of the mythical characters and creatures whose traditions have contributed to our own legendary past.