Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia (Second Edition) by David A. Leeming is a comprehensive, two-volume reference work detailing over 200 creation narratives from diverse cultures. It categorizes myths by type and theme, analyzing how different societies explain the origins of life and the world, featuring, for example, the Garden of Eden and Aztec stories. This edition is structured to help readers understand the anthropological, psychological, and religious aspects of creation myths.