Covers folklore, myths and legends in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and the Far East.

Presents a variety of myths, tales, and legends. Includes Native American tales about creation, goddesses, trickster gods, the Indian and the white man, as well

A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and

When is a story more than just a story? When does it become a myth? When it holds a piece of truth about our history, our morality, and the cosmos. Throughout h

Presents alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced entries on the mythology of cultures around the world, including entries on specific myths and legends and th