Comprehensive and wide ranging. Masterly selection and editing. ( )

A good addition to anyone's mythology collection. I am disappointed by the heavy focus Greco-Roman mythology, since books on that topic are easy to come by, and the sparse attention to Irish mythology. However, there is a nice portion of medieval myths that aren't commonly encountered. Remember, though, that this isn't a modern book, so you'll need to be prepared for that 1700-1800s style of writing, which some other reviewers have remarked as being dry or otherwise unappealing. If you can get beyond that, you'll find this book to be an essential resource. ( )

I was having trouble analyzing British poetry in English senior year, but I picked up an illusion here and there to what little I knew of Greek and Roman mythology. So I got myself a used copy of this book, and I was amazed at how mythology is the key to understanding so much literature! I fell in love. ( )

A fantastic reference book that is also fun to read. My only disappointment was the fact that to contain all of the tales they had to be summarized and not written out in their entire splendor. ( )

The only problem with Bulfinch's Mythology is how all of the stories are summarized. I would like to read translations of the stories instead. ( )

Just reading _The Age of Chivalry_ for a bookclub. Roughly 1/3 done.

I just don't have the interest to continue right now. I've read all the Arthurian tales, but am neglecting the Mabingoi as well as the tales of Richard the Crusader, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Robin Hood, and various and sundry famous battles. ( )

A good mythology reference book, but a bit on the dry side.

Not one you want to sit down with and read all the way through, more to look up and dip into.

Still, a very useful text to have, that is for certain.

You will find all sorts of information here on the mythological front, and may be surprised at the detail. ( )

THE reference book for mythology. I may have gone on to other works as the years pass but I still come back to this work. It is very reminisent of high school and all that angst for me. I believe I had all the answers back then....

THis book is definitely a must. ( )

The classic. I read it in high-school, but still use it for reference from time to time. ( )

An excellent introduction into Western mythologies! If anyone is looking for a portal book into myth studies or just interested in reading a number of diverse myths, this is the book to start with. ( )

A great all around resource for a variety of myths, mostly focused in Greek and Roman mythology but with some medieval ones as well. ( )

essential reference