Over 1700 entries cover mythology and religion of heathen Germanic tribes: Scandinavians, Goths, Angles and Saxons, 1500 BC-1000 AD.

Provides information on the gods, heroes, rituals, beliefs, symbols, and stories of Norse mythology.

Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse my

Passed down from generation to generation, the myths and rituals of Native Americans form a rich religious and cultural base from which all members of each soci

A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe • Explores the lege