Charles Phillips

An overview of ancient India's myths and beliefs; contains a glossary, further reading list, and index.

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate and culture of Japan.

An overview of African myths and beliefs; contains a glossary, further reading list, and index.

A cross-cultural examination of the commonality of themes which appear in the mythology of various peoples.

Of all the peoples who fought for supremacy on the vast eastern European plain, the Slavs have proved the most enduring. They spread out from homelands beyond the Carpathian Mountains, settling territory south into the Balkans and as far west as the Elbe River. Equally impressive is their spiritual journey which began with the worship of ancient pagan gods and matured with the dawn of the Christian age. Tales from this volume include the vampire whose...

This volume includes the ancient Inca culture and beliefs in magic and shapeshifting as well as the present day Yanomami culture.