Manual of Mythology

Alexander S. Murray's "Manual of Mythology" is a compact guide to the world of classical myth, bringing together the most influential stories, figures, and motifs from ancient traditions. Rather than treating myths as isolated tales, the book highlights how recurring themes—gods and heroes, creation and transformation, fate and divine intervention—shape cultural imagination and explain why these narratives endured. Through clear organization and accessible summaries, Murray traces the connections between characters and episodes, helping readers see the logic behind the mythic “world” and how different traditions echo one another. The result is an engaging reference that makes the unfamiliar feel navigable and invites readers to explore mythology not just as legend, but as a living framework for understanding human meaning. Manual of Mythology is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.