Folklore and mythology are more than childrens tales. John Bierhorst wrote "myths are what others have, we ourselves have scripture or 'history.' Myths have been used to transmit oral history, natural phenomenon, to tell of important people--they are based on fact and are as important and valid as any "history" we fill our libraries with today. My books attempt to show how universal these myths are, how valid folklore is from one country and people to another. They are all based on universal themes that describe how people have lived, thought, worshipped, feared, waged war with both man and demon, viewed the world and the cosmos and gone on to the Underworld. These beliefs and histories must not die but must be kept alive. They are at once common and uncommon, natural and supernatural. Through my writings you will be exposed to the beginnings of religion, and the continued practice of witchcraft and the fear of superstition.