Eastern Mythology

An A-Z guide to the mythologies and legends of the Asian continent from ancient Egypt to Japan. From the Eqyptian temples to the sacred rivers of Central Asia, the encyclopedia recreates the rise of many cultures. Divided into three section: Western Asian mythology, Southern and Central Asian mythology, and Eastern Asian mythology, this volume is a guide to the mythology of the gods and goddesses, heroes, sacred animals and places of what was once the Asian continent.