This ancient Mesopotamian epic follows the story of Gilgamesh, a demigod king who rules over the city of Uruk. Unhappy with his reign, the gods create a wild man named Enkidu to challenge him. However, Gilgamesh and Enkidu become close friends and embark on several adventures together, including defeating the demon Humbaba and killing the Bull of Heaven. After Enkidu's death, Gilgamesh becomes obsessed with finding immortality, leading him on a journey to meet Utnapishtim, the only human who has been granted eternal life. The narrative explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the meaning of life.

The book is an English translation of the ancient Indian epic, originally written in Sanskrit, which tells the story of a great war that took place between two groups of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The narrative explores themes of duty, righteousness, and honor while also featuring a rich array of gods, goddesses, and supernatural beings. It is not only a tale of war and conflict, but also a profound philosophical and spiritual treatise, containing the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text of Hindu philosophy.

This book is a comprehensive guide to ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse mythologies, providing detailed accounts of various gods, goddesses, heroes, and other mythological creatures. It includes well-known stories like the Odyssey and the Iliad, along with lesser-known tales, and analyzes their significance in the cultures they originated from. The book also delves into the origins of these myths and their influence on later civilizations, offering readers a deep understanding of ancient cultures and their belief systems.

"Works and Days" is an ancient Greek epic poem that provides advice on life and farming. The author uses the myth of Prometheus and Pandora to explain why life is hard for humans, attributing it to Pandora's release of evils into the world. The work serves as a farmer's almanac, giving detailed advice on the best times to plant and harvest crops, and also provides moral guidance, emphasizing the importance of hard work, justice, and piety.

"The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony" is a unique exploration of Greek mythology. The narrative follows the journey of Cadmus, a Phoenician prince, and his marriage to Harmony, a goddess. The book delves deep into the complex and rich tapestry of Greek myths, presenting them as a continuous and ever-evolving story. It offers fascinating insights into the gods, heroes, and monsters of ancient Greece, while also drawing connections to modern life and thought.

This book provides a comprehensive English translation of the Popol Vuh, the ancient Mayan creation myth. The narrative covers the genesis of the world, the adventures of the Hero Twins, the creation of humans, and the establishment of the Mayan civilization. The book also includes extensive commentary and notes, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context of the Mayan myth.

The book is a comprehensive and detailed guide to the ancient myths of Greece, presented in a narrative format. It explores the origins and histories of Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, providing interpretations of the myths and discussing their variations. The author combines elements of archaeology, comparative mythology, and classical literature to offer insights into the historical and cultural contexts of these stories, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in classical mythology or the ancient world.

The book in question is a medieval Icelandic manual on poetics that also serves as a compendium of Norse mythology and heroic legends. Written by an influential historian, poet, and politician, it is intended as a guidebook for aspiring poets to understand the complex metaphors that permeate Old Norse poetic tradition. The work is divided into several sections, beginning with a prologue that provides a Christianized account of the origin of the Norse gods, followed by a narrative that explains the mythological cosmos, the pantheon of gods and their adventures, and the eschatological destiny of the world in Ragnarök. The latter part of the text focuses on the art of skaldic poetry, including its metrics, stylistic conventions, and the use of kennings, which are intricate metaphorical phrases that characterize much of Norse verse.