Dictionary of Mythology Folklore and Symbols; Parts 1 & 2 Reviews

This a gem for the library of any mythology-lover. Although it was written back in the early 60s, it still represents one of the most comprehensive overviews of world religions and symbolism I've ever come across. Mrs. Jobes covers just about everything: the Greek/Roman myths, Christian, Islam, Mithraic, Celtic, Zoroastrian, Buddhism, Hindu beliefs, those trippy Siberian tribes, Norse, Lithuanian demons, Algonquin, Bushmen, Aborigine, the Polynesian tribes, South American deities, the language of flowers.. the list goes on and on. Plus, she makes things incredibly helpful by pointing out similarities across religions, such as the ubiquitous sun hero theme (Llew Llaw, Heracles, Ra, Moses). Jobes is thorough, meticulous, yet vastly accessible. Highly recommended.