Critical Survey of Mythology & Folklore: Heroes and Heroines

Articles begin with a contextual overview of the important cultural and social currents surrounding the myth and the life of the author. A summary offers readers the major actions and characters in a myth followed by an in-depth analysis drawing upon scholarship in the field. Articles cover: • Birth & Prophecy • Trial & Quest • The Host of Heroines • Myth & Monstrosity • The Culture Hero • Survey of Myth & Folklore