An authoritative A to Z guide to the mythologies and legends of the East, from ancient Egypt to Japan
Over 500 alphabetical entries describe the central mythical figures of each culture and their importance to the ancient civilizations of the day
Superb pictorial spreads illustrate the themes and symbols at the heart of each culture, from the Pyramids and Ziggurats of Egypt and Babylon, to the Sacred Rivers of India, to the Seven Gods of Fortune of Japan.
Exquisitely illustrated with over 500 colour images, depicting the central features of Middle Eastern and Asian mythology and looking at the contemporary relevance of these vivid and enthralling legends
Lively and informed narrative written by an expert on Asian myths and mythology
A unique and indispensable reference to
      the exciting tales and legends of the East