All of the legendary heroic and tragic figures of antiquity appear in this treasury of tales, in myths derived from Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Hebrew, Hellenic, Latin, Celtic, Nordic, Mesoamerican, and other traditions. Larger-than-life figures populate these stories — Isis and Osiris, Gilgamesh, Hercules and Pandora, Loki, Quetzalcoatl, and many more.
Handbook of World Mythology by Alexander S. Murray, William H. Klapp From Apollo to Zeus, and from Vedic and Brahmanic gods to the creation myths, this is one of the most authoritative single-volume narratives on Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Hindu, and Norse/Germanic myths.
The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany Retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey for young readers recalls the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and the evil Circe as they attempt to keep Odysseus from his wife, Penelope. 16 black-and-white illustrations.
Nordic Gods and Heroes by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany Simple, dramatic tales of gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard: exploits of Odin and Thor, winning of Brynhild, twilight of the gods, more. Over 40 illustrations.
