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Mythology

CliffsNotes on Mythology introduces you to the main themes and characters of Egyptian, Babylonian, Indian, Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologies as well as the main players in the legends of King Arthur. From the journeys of Gilgamesh to the generosity of Vishnu to the jealousy of Hera, CliffsNotes on Mythology can help you understand how cultures create myths to gain hope and to find reason in the things they cannot understand.

About Mythology

Introduction

About Egyptian Mythology

Introduction

Some Principal Gods

Summaries and Commentaries for Egyptian Mythology

The Creation

Osiris

About Babylonian Mythology

Introduction

The Major Gods

Summaries and Commentaries for Babylonian Mythology

The Creation

The Flood

Gilgamesh

Commentary on Babylonian Mythology

About Indian Mythology

Introduction

The Main Vedic Gods

Hindu Gods and Concepts

Summaries and Commentaries for Indian Mythology

Indra and the Dragon

Bhrigu and the Three Gods

Rama and Sita

Buddha

Commentary on Rama and Sita and Buddha

About Greek Mythology

Introduction

The Titans

Other Primordial Deities

The Olympian Gods

Other Gods

Mythical Greek Geography

Summaries and Commentaries for Greek Mythology

The Beginnings — Creation

The Beginnings — Prometheus and Man

The Beginnings — The Five Ages of Man and the Flood

The Beginnings — Loves Of Zeus

The Beginnings — Poseidon

The Beginnings — Athena

The Beginnings — Apollo

The Beginnings — Artemis

The Beginnings — Aphrodite

The Beginnings — Hermes

The Beginnings — Demeter

The Beginnings — Dionysus

Commentary on The Beginnings Myths (Poseidon through Dionnysus)

The Heroes — Perseus

The Heroes — Bellerophon

The Heroes — Heracles

Commentary on Perseus, Bellerophon and Heracles

The Heroes — Jason

The Heroes — Theseus

Commentary on Jason and Theseus

The Heroes — Meleager

The Heroes — Orpheus

Commentary on Meleager and Orpheus

The Tragic Dynasties — Crete: The House Of Minos

The Tragic Dynasties — Mycenae: The House Of Atreus

The Tragic Dynasties — Thebes: The House of Cadmus

The Tragic Dynasties — Athens: The House of Erichthonius

The Trojan War — The Preliminaries

The Trojan War — The Course of the War

The Trojan War — The Fall of Troy

Commentary on The Trojan War

The Trojan War — The Returns

The Trojan War — Odysseus' Adventures

Other Myths

About Roman Mythology

Introduction

The Roman Gods

Summaries and Commentaries in Roman Mythology

Patriotic Legends — Aeneas

Patriotic Legends — Romulus and Remus

Commentary on Aeneas and Romulus and Remus

Love Tales — Pyramus and Thisbe

Love Tales — Baucis and Philemon

Love Tales — Pygmalion

Love Tales — Vertumnus And Pomona

Love Tales — Hero and Leander

Love Tales — Cupid and Psyche

Commentary on the Love Tales

About Norse Mythology

Introduction

Supernatural Races in Norse Myth

The Major Norse Gods

Creation and Catastrophe

Summaries and Commentaries for Norse Mythology

Odin

Thor

Balder

Frey

Freya

Loki

Commentary on The Norse Gods

Beowulf

The Volsungs

Sigurd

Commentary on Beowulf, The Volsungs, and Sigurd

About Arthurian Legends

Introduction

Summaries and Commentaries for Arthurian Legends

Merlin

King Arthur

Gawain

Launcelot

Geraint

Tristram

Percivale

The Grail Quest

The Passing of Arthur's Realm

Commentary on the Arthurian Legends

Critical Essay: A Brief Look at Mythology

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