An authoritative A to Z guide to the mythologies and legends of the East, from ancient Egypt to Japan, Over 500 alphabetical entries describe the central mythical figures of each culture and their importance to the ancient civilizations of the day, Superb pictorial spreads illustrate the themes and symbols at the heart of each culture,, from the Pyramids and Ziggurats of Egypt and Babylon, to the Sacred Rivers of India, and the Seven Gods of Fortune of Japan, Exquisitely illustrated with over 500 images, depicting the central features of Eastern, Western, Southern and Central Asian mythology, Lively and informed narrative written by an expert on Asian myths and mythology, looking at the contemporary relevance of these vivid and enthralling legends, A fascinating reference to the exciting tales and legends of the East