Myths and Legends of All NationsThis indispensable treasury brings together in a single volume the most famous and fascinating myths and legends of the world – from ancient tales to modern American folklore. Myths and Legends of All Nations includes great stories of the Greeks, Romans, Orientals, Celts, Norse, Teutons, other Europeans, Polynesians, Africans, American Indians, and modern American folklore such as the fables about John Henry, Casey Jones, and Paul Bunyan. Special Features include:
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Contents
Myths and Legends of the Egyptians | 1 |
Myths and Legends of the Babylonians | 9 |
Legends of the Hebrews | 17 |
Myths and Legends of the Persians | 22 |
Myths and Legends of India | 33 |
Myths and Legends of the Chinese | 53 |
Myths and Legends of the Japanese | 57 |
Myths and Legends of the Greeks | 59 |
Legends of the Romance Peoples | 172 |
Myths and Legends of the Slavs | 177 |
Myths and Legends of the Finns | 183 |
Fairy Lore of Europe and the Orient | 186 |
Various Legendary Figures and Themes | 198 |
Myths and Legends of the Africans | 204 |
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians | 206 |
Myths and Legends of the Americas | 209 |
Myths of the Etruscans | 129 |
Myths and Legends of the Romans | 132 |
Myths and Legends of the Celts | 142 |
Myths and Legends of the Norse and Teutons | 158 |
Old English Legends | 169 |
American Folklore | 218 |
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