World Mythology - An Anthology of the Great Myths and Epics (3rd Ed)

World Mythology opens the door to understanding and appreciating both ancient and modern cultures through fascinating retellings of myths and epics from across the globe. Here you will find enchanting stories from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific Islands, the British Isles, Northern Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Written in vivid prose, each myth retains the major plot, characterization, and style of the original and maintains its appeal as fine literature. Before every story, there is an introduction containing historical background and literary analysis so you can understand the myth in context of the time and culture. Also included is a helpful index of characters with pronunciations of their names and the myth in which they appear.