Over the millennia gods and goddesses have taken on many forms have ruled many different cultures and inspired great and terrible myths. They have been worshipped in fields temples rivers and mountainsides. They have given great gifts and unleashed furious punishments on those who worshipped and angered them. This book introduces the mail gods and goddesses from across the world. Their myths rituals and how they have influenced popular culture. More than a historical glimpse into ancient cultures this book is a reference guide to the ancient pantheons and a tribute to their myths and stories from across the world.