Gods, where do they come from? Why are there so many of them? Through the ages mankind has wrestled with this question and all its ramifications. Scholars of many disciplines scour dusty archives, archaeologists explore hidden tombs, students of languages seek to decipher the meaning of unknown words. Some of the many forms these beings have taken in every land around the world are explored within this book. Michael P. Earney is a renowned fine arts painter and has been a commercial artist, ceramic sculptor, a potter, an award winning documentary filmmaker and published author of numerous works. Some of his previous works include: The A to Z Book of Birds, The A to Z Book of Wildflowers, The A to Z Book of Weeds, The A to Z Book of Wild and Domestic Cats, The A to Z Book of Did You Know, The A to Z Book of Mushrooms, Caras Magicas and many more. Be on the lookout for his upcoming connector book, The A to Z Book of Goddesses!