Because it is the source of all life, water underlies the beliefs and practices of most of the world's religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism, and appears in the mythologies of the Egyptians, Greeks, Celts and many other ancient cultures. Drawing from a variety of religious teachings, anthropological evidence, and myths and legends from around the world, this book shows the vital role water plays in all aspects of our spiritual as well as physical lives.