Neil Philip

Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world. Here is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Photographs of masks, jewelry, and sculptures offer a unique view of mythology and its gods, heroes, and monsters.

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.

Describes both ancient and contemporary mythology.

The knight Gawain recounts the adventures of King Arthur and his fellowtmembers of the Round Table, his own battle with the Green Knight, his marriage, and the final days before the fall of Camelot.

Explores the long history of the Native American tribes of North America, discussing their culture, their struggles against white immigrants, and the recent resurgence of their customs.

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

Presents a collection of fifteen Mexican folktales, capturing the spirit of the culture and people in the storytelling tradition.

A collection of the well-known stories, including "How the Whale Got His Throat, " "The Elephant's Child, " and "The Butterfly that Stamped."