A classic collection of myths, legends and other folklore from across the entire world including Britain and Ireland, Ancient Greece and Rome, Scandinavia as well as Asia, Africa and Australasia, gives a rich flavour of the ancient histories and world cultures that are our inheritance. Readers will discover the story of Bran the Blessed, the realm of Asgard and the founding of Athens. This edition is a treasure trove of parables, folktales and wonderful epics, derived from over 30 diverse cultures.