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Author : Stuart Gordon
Release : 1993
Genre : Legends
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 231/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends by : Stuart Gordon
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends written by Stuart Gordon. This book was released on 1993. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : DK
Release : 2019-11-07
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 047/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories by : DK
Download or read book Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories written by DK. This book was released on 2019-11-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, who form the land as they walk across it; or the Slavic tale of Ivan as he chases the mischievous Firebird. Read about ferocious, man-eating monsters such as the Minotaur and Fafnir the dragon, and the legendary heroes that fought them, like Theseus and Sigurd. Also included are the legends of Robin Hood, and of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, epics from Asia, such as the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh, and a host of tales from Aztec mythology and a range of other cultures. As well as offering the retellings themselves, Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: a children's encyclopedia investigates the meanings of these primal stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of years. Themed features draw together elements that are common to myths from all over the world, such as shapeshifters, mythical beasts, and magical weapons. Panels on modern retellings, such as Percy Jackson and The Little Mermaid, help to show why these myths are still relevant to our lives today.
Author : Arthur Cotterell
Release : 2012
Genre : Reference
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 881/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology by : Arthur Cotterell
Download or read book The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell. This book was released on 2012. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into two sections, Western mythology and Eastern mythology, this easy-to-use text details characters, locations, sites of interest, significant events, stories and symbols. It contains over 1000 images, with cross references throughout.
Author : Theresa Bane
Release : 2016-05-09
Genre : Social Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 057/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore by : Theresa Bane
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore written by Theresa Bane. This book was released on 2016-05-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here there be dragons"--this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.
Author : Anthony S. Mercatante
Release : 2009
Genre : Folklore
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 115/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend by : Anthony S. Mercatante
Download or read book The Facts on File Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend written by Anthony S. Mercatante. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an extensive survey of myths, legends, and folklore. Explores the folkways and beliefs of ancient, medieval, and modern cultures from around the world.
