The ultimate family encyclopedia, with more than 300 myths from around the globe. Myths are a timeless expression of the imagination, created to help us make sense of the world. They movingly express the forces that have shaped our experiences across the centuries. Mythology is a lively, comprehensive anthology with looks at each major myth-making culture in turn, from Greece, Egypt and Rome to Africa, China and Oceania. The stories bring to life many fascinating themes including the creation of the Universe, the seasons, gods and goddesses, heroes, animals, the afterlife, natural features, sacrifice and how the first people came into the world.