Library of the world's myths and legends

The Celts controlled much of Europe for many centuries. Most of the impressive material remains have been found on the continental landmass.

The religion of Odin, god of war and magic, of Thor, ruler of the thunder, or Freyr, god of fertility, the tales of the Valkyries and berserks, dragons and giants -- all are often though of as being the creation of the Vikings.

When Europeans first made contact with the North American Indian in the sixteenth century, a large number of very diverse tribes inhabited the immense land that seemed like paradise to the explorers.

Judaism has flourished for millennia in a myriad of environments; each has contributed something to the Jewish tradition.

China's mythology dates from the remote past, over 3000 years ago, and reflects both the charm and violence of a society that endured little change until this century.