Take a whirlwind journey around the world, exploring the mythological stories, heroes, and monsters that have shaped cultures for millennia. But did you know that these primeval tales inform our everyday lives? What do your sneakers have to do with a Greek goddess? How can Harry Potter and King Arthur have anything in common? Is there a connection between Zeus and Bigfoot? Award-winning author Arie Kaplan answers these questions and more while examining the many ways that ancient mythology shows up in our everyday lives. Turning the typical mythology book on its head. The Encyclopedia of Epic Myths and Legends explores: Powerful Deities And There Epic Battles, Lost Loves, Transgressions, And Triumphs, How These Stories Have Shaped Books Movies, TV Shows, Music, Video Games, And More, A Wide Array Of Gods, Monsters, Dragons, Villains, And Vampires, Modern-Day Connections, Including Percy Jackson, Superman, Transformers, Star wars, The Lord Of The Rings, And The Hunger Games, These truly epic myths and legends are swirling all around us, entertaining us, teaching us, and inspiring us every day, and proving that ancient insight is truly timeless.