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This is a survey of world mythology by Padraic Column.
Originally titled 'Orpheus, Myths of the World',
later editions were retitled simply 'Myths of the World'.
Colum was a prolific writer on this subject, and although best known for his adaptations of Celtic tales, particularly for younger readers, he also wrote several books for a wider audience, including three on the mythology of the Pacific area.
This volume can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Although all of the material here is covered elsewhere at this site, the selection and retelling in a consistent voice allow the reader to spot parallels between diverse traditions, and recognize outcroppings in particular narratives of unique features.

Title Page

Introduction


The Significance of Mythology

Egyptian Mythology

Babylonian

Persian

Jewish: Post-Christian Period

Greek

Latin

Graeco-Roman

Celtic

Finnish

Icelandic

Indian

Chinese

Japanese

Polynesian

Peruvian

Central American and Mexican

Zui

Conclusion

Contents

Egyptian


Osiris and Isis

R, His Going-Down and Uprising

Babylonian


In the Beginning

Gilgamish

The Story of Uta-Napishtim and of the Deluge that Destroyed All that was on the Earth

Ishtar's Descent into the World Below

Persian


Jamshd the Resplendent

Jewish Post-christian Period


The Angels and the Creation and Fall of Man

The Confounding of the Angel of Death

Greek


In the Beginning

Prometheus

Pandora

Demeter

Orpheus

Dionysos

Apollo

Herakles, Part I

Herakles, Part Ii

Roman


The Children of Mars, Part I

The Children of Mars, Part II

Numa the Law-Giver

The Sibyl

Pomona and Vertumnus

Grco-roman


Cupid and Psyche. Part I

Cupid and Psyche, Part Ii

Celtic

Irish


Midir and Etain

The Death of Conaire Mr, the King of Ireland, Part I

The Death of Conaire Mr, the King of Ireland, Part II

The Voyage of Bran to the Land of the Immortals

Welsh


Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed and His Visit to Annwfn, the Realm of Farie

Math, the Son of Mathonwy: Part I. The Treachery of Gwydion and Gilvaethwy

Math, the Son of Mathonwy: Part II. The Transformations of Gwydion and Gilvaethwy

Math, the Son of Mathonwy: Part III. Gwydion and Arianrhod

Math, the Son of Mathonwy: Part IV. The Maiden Made of Flowers

Finnish


Lemminkainen, His Destruction and His Restoration to Life

Icelandic


In the Beginning

The Building of the Wall

Mimir

Baldr

Loki's Punishment

The Children of Loki

Ragna Rk, the Fate of the Gods

Indian

Vedic

The Heavenly Nymph and her Mortal Husband

Epic


The Churning of the Ocean

The Birth of the Ganges

Svitr and the Lord of the Dead

Damayant's Choice

Buddhist


Gotama's Attainment

Chinese


In the Beginning

The Weaver Maiden and the Herdsman

Japanese


The Sun Goddess and the Storm God and the Strife there was Between Them

The First People

Polynesian


In the Beginning

How Ma-Ui Strove to Win Immortality For All Creatures

Pe-le, Hawaii's Goddess Of Volcanic Fire, Part I

Pe-le, Hawaii's Goddess Of Volcanic Fire, Part II

Pe-le, Hawaii's Goddess Of Volcanic Fire, Part Iii

Peruvian


Viracocha

The Llama-Herder and the Virgin of the Sun

Central American And Mexican


In the Beginning

The Twin Heroes and the Lords of Xibalba

Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl's Enemy

The Gods of the Azteca

The Azteca

Zui


Payatuma and the Maidens of the Corn

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