Gods and Goddesses of Mythology: Set 2

The concept of supreme beings with the power to alter the natural world--and influence the lives of humans in the process--is endemic within several cultures around the globe. Civilizations have built religions and cultivated societal traditions around their attempts to appease or enjoin the favor of these fates personified. This series examines the belief systems of ancient and indigenous peoples, highlighting the deities and spirit beings that have figured prominently in each society profiled. *Detailed profiles of major deities, as well as minor gods and culture heroes * Contextual background material on represented cultures * Investigates the beliefs and traditions of both ancient and modern cultures