Reconstructs the mythological histories of the divinities and the origin and destiny of mankind from ancient writings and artifacts.

A survey of the religious beliefs of ancient Greece covers sacrifices, libations, purification, gods, heroes, the priesthood, oracles, festivals, and the afterlife

A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths leads the reader through the vibrant stories of ancient Greece, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes ...

Combines in a single volume the complete text of the definitive two-volume classic, citing all the ancient myths.

A renowned psychotherapist's and scholar's significant and inspiring work on the relation of shamanism to both the psyche and society. Shows the relevance of shamanism to the ...

Discusses similarities in myths known in various parts of the world, such as those attributing foundation of the society to a pair of orphaned twins, and of gods personifying ...