A world of gods and goddesses -- Introduction -- In the beginning -- Creator gods -- World makers -- The earth, sea, and sky -- Storms and darkness -- Imir the frost giant -- Death and destruction -- In the underworld -- The Egyptian underworld -- Gods and men -- The legend of Unkulunkulu -- A legacy of gods and goddesses -- Masters of the world -- Gods of good and evil -- Animal gods -- Scared animals -- A sun goddess -- The fierce and friendly -- Angry gods -- The providers -- A story of the seasons -- Meeting the gods -- Visions of the future -- Shamans and oracles -- Protector spirits -- Homes of the gods -- Temples of the gods.