The idea of religion has been around since the beginning of mankind, when man saw something bigger and grander than themselves. They saw an immense building blo

This volume advocates a trans-regional, and maritime-focused, approach to studying the genesis, development and circulation of Esoteric (or Tantric) Buddhism ac

Contains alphabetized entries on deities, concepts, practices, places, and objects related to the mythologies of cultures throughout history, and features color

Containing around 1,800 entries this dictionary covers, in one volume, all the important deities and demons from around the world. This will be an invaluable so

Throughout history, humans have pondered the question of their existence. In nearly every society, part of the answer has included some form of god or goddess.