Mythopedia

Mythopedia, by acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor, is an engaging A-Z collection of ancient myths inspired by natural phenomena. This captivating treasury explores fifty legends from various cultures, highlighting tales of sunken kingdoms, ominous mountains, and lethal lakes, while delving into the historical and scientific contexts behind each story. Drawing on her expertise in geomythology, Mayor reveals how cultural memories of geological events have shaped these narratives, showcasing the human instinct to explain the wonders and disasters of the natural world through imaginative storytelling.