This is a nice, thick and colorful book on multiple aspects of mythology. A great table top volume.

A short little book. ( )

An extensive, but definitely not intensive illustrated anthology of World mythology, this is a good, basic introduction, although if you want or require details, this might not necessarily be the book for you. For me personally, although I found the information presented interesting, I also found the sections rather frustrating, as there was never enough detail presented to satisfy me (I would have gladly sacrificed some of the many illustrations, photographs etc. for more historical information, for more in-depth analysis and explanation). I do believe that for those readers who just want a very basic introduction to world mythology, Mythology is great reference book to have on hand (although the sheer size of it might also make this book somewhat problematic, as it certainly is not very portable). In my opinion, this book actually begs to be rereleased as a more portable tome, perhaps one containing just the printed information and a maybe a select few of the illustrations. As it stands now, the book is over 600 pages long and seems to weigh a tonne (probably not a tonne, but it sure felt that way when I dropped the book on my poor toes last week). ( )

Book Description: DUNCAN BAIRD PUBLISHERS 2002. Publisher: DUNCAN BAIRD PUBLISHERS Year Of Publication: 2002Pages: 688Publication Country: UK Dimensions: 273Format: hardback big book Grade A. Brand new - never been read. 688pp.