Dictionary Of Gods And Goddesses

The Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses is a fine introduction to deities spanning world cultures. It would be especially good for students or general readers wanting quick references to gods and goddesses.
It is a 402-page paperback dedicated to gods and goddesses, featuring over 2,500 entries and spanning ancient and contemporary cultures.
The author provides a chart of the chronology of the principle religions and cultures covered in the book, which include:
* Sumerian
* Egyptian
* Australian Aboriginal
* Akkadian-Babylonian
* Hindu
* Hittite-Hurrian
* Greek
* Hebrew
* Mayan
* Celtic
* Buddhist
* Roman
* African Yoruba
* Polynesian
* Nordic-Icelandic
* Christian
* Inca
* Aztec
* Maori
* Islamic