Examines the ancient civilizations and peoples of Norse mythology, to explore and study their religious beliefs and myths.

Examines the ancient civilizations and peoples of Chinese mythology, to explore and study their religious beliefs and myths.

Examines the ancient civilizations and peoples of Roman mythology, to explore and study their religious beliefs and myths.

Examines the ancient civilizations and peoples of Persian mythology, to explore and study their religious beliefs and myths.

Examines the ancient civilizations and peoples of Babylonian mythology, to explore and study their religious beliefs and myths.

Entry topics include gods and goddesses; heroes and other key characters; motifs and global themes; major myths; and national or cultural mythologies. Coverage spans a diversity of cultures, including standard Greek/Roman entries as well as Native North and South American traditions, Norse mythology, Asian Pacific mythology, Judeo-Christian tradition, and Islamic and Hindu mythologies.