Cotterell, Arthur

Discusses China, the world's oldest continuous civilization, from history and beliefs to everyday lives.

Highlights the chief myths of the world in seven main sections--West Asia, South and Central Asia, East Asia, Europe, Africa, America, and Oceania.

Chronicles the history of East Asia from the Shang dynasty in classical China to the economic rise of modern Japan.

Explores the civilizations of the ancient world in Egypt, West Asia, India, Europe, China, and the Americas.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the characters, locations, significant events, stories, and symbols of Norse mythology; and includes nine essays that examine specific mythological themes.

A guide to myths and legends. Lists entries for 1,250 characters and their origins.