This book draws sharp connections between ancient mythology and the Christian religion. How is it that forms of pagan worship and various gods can be connected to a religion that, on the surface, seems to stand on its own? Spivey answers this question with page after page of word and language analysis, exploring the origins of words and mythological belief systems, folowed by their deeper connections to Christianity. Contains many illustrations. A highly original and interesting book that will cause one to reexamine their conceptions of mythology, Christianity and their own personal beliefs.