As a newbie in mythology, I am looking for a book that will give me an overview of various mythology in the world. Thankfully, this book does just that through short & informative sections in each chapter and 400+ gorgeous illustrations that spread out across the book. It's always a pleasure to read the various way human try to make sense of the world they live in from time to time. If you interest in the various patterns/similarities across world mythology & looking for a 101 book full of gorgeous illustrations, I think this book is for you.