FCUL 185: Nordic Myths and Tales

This book examines 30 common motifs that thread their way through mythological tales across history and around the globe.

Providing a plethora of information from cultures as diverse as the Aztecs, Celts, and Japanese, this dictionary discusses lesser-known divinities as well as the contemporary gods of the major monotheistic religions Allah, God, and Yahweh, among others.

A comprehensive survey of Norse myth features Scandinavian gods and trolls, heroes and monsters, lands and beliefs, in more than 1,000 entries, photos, charts, and quotations.

Covering all aspects of mythology, this Companion includes essays on the world's major mythological traditions, along with retellings of better-known myths, and entries on mythological types, motifs, and figures, and related subjects (such as fairly tales and legends).

- Online edition also available