Encyclopedia of Prophecy (Electronic book text)

The desire to see into the future is one of the most universal of human traits. This encyclopedia brings together reliable information on the topic and includes: more than 100 entries; illustrations, bibliography and a general index; a discussion of the role of prophecy in world history, religion, folklore and literature; and a look at astrology, the use of prophecy to promote political agendas, the classics of science fiction and the widespread folk belief in the return of many heroes, most notably King Arthur.