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Campbell (ancient classics, National U. of Ireland, Maynooth) has written an engaging narrative, with many quotes from classical sources. Moving from theme to theme, he relates the notions classical people had of creation, the origin of life and animals, theories of prehistory, blessed islands and lands, savages, and sacred realms. The medieval and renaissance stories in which these ancient myths continued are the subject of a concluding chapter. As all the quotes are presented in English translation, this is a volume that will be accessible to a wide audience. Distributed by International Publishers Marketing. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)