This classic work contains detailed descriptions and explanations of the mythologies of practically all regions of Asia by scholars like J. Hackin Clement Huart Raymonde Linossier H. de Wilman-Grabowska Charles-Henri Marchal Henri Maspero and Serge Eliseev. It is a wonderful read for anybody who is not acquainted with the various mythologies of Asia. The mythologies covered are those of Persia (Parsi mythology) Kafirs (a non-muslim sect of Afghanistan) Indian Buddhists Brahmanical Tibet Indo-China and Java modern China and Japan. Containing 15 plates and 354 illustrations this book is a reprint of the 1932 edition.
