5. The Netherworld and This World

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. Acknowledgments xvii
4. Abbreviations xix
5. Terms Regarding Weights And Measures xxi
6. Chronology xxiii
7. Introduction xxv
8. 1. The Wonder of Love 1
9. 2. A Garden of Marvels 29
10. 3. The Spectacle of Monsters 54
11. 4. The Realm of Ghosts 80
12. 5. The Netherworld and This World 113
13. 6. Animals and Men 143
14. 7. Anecdotes of Notable Figures 155
15. 8. Local Legends 180
16. Appendix 191
17. Tales Appearing in Other Renditions 201
18. Works Cited 203
19. Index 211