Immerse yourself in stories of gods and goddesses of the underworld and explore how themes of death, love, and revenge are depicted in folklore and mythology by different cultures around the world.Myths of the Underworld is a vibrant collection of ten retellings of forbidden love, acts of vengeance, and naive attractions. Modernised for today’s reader, these diverse stories span time and space. But while the cultures and traditions are varied, the themes woven throughout these tales reveal how the struggle to understand and accept death and all that comes with it is one that is quintessentially human. The ten different stories include:Hades and Persephone, the classic myth from Ancient GreeceKali, the Indian goddess (and wife of Shiva), known for her fierceness on the battlefieldAnubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the underworldMictlantecuhtli and Mictecacíhuatl, the lovers who ruled the Aztec underworldThe Shinigami, Japanese spirits of the underworldMaman Brigitte, the Haitian intermediary of deathGamab, the Namibian god of fate who gifted rain to mankindHel, the Norse overseer of the underworldSedna, the Inuit goddess of the sea and the underworldThe Sand Hills, the home of the dead for the Blackfeet NationThe tales in Myths of the Underworld are sure to captivate and enchant readers. Perfect for fans of mythology, romance, and fairy tales.
