Women's Companion to Mythology

by Carolyne Larrington

Through a collection of essays by female authorities on mythological social structures worldwide, this first-of-its-kind extensive guide reveals the stories, goddesses, gods, and heroines that make up our mythological heritage.The Companion is illustrated throughout and organized by culture, spanning the Near East, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.Each section outlines the mythological beliefs of that culture, highlighting the key features...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0044409699
• ISBN13: 9780044409694
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 256 Pages