Compact, authoritative, entertaining, The Outlines of Mythology is a unique guide to the world’s great classic legends and the gods and heroes of antiquity. A distinguished researches in the fields of anthropology, mythology and folklore, Lewis Spence has brought to this book not only the priceless store of his knowledge, but a shrewdness of perception and liveliness of style that make the very reading of it a rewarding experience. For the students The Outlines of Mythology is an invaluable reference volume; for the curious reader, it is a fascinating exploration of the world of myth and magic.