Author: Stuart Gordon
Publisher: Bookpoint
ISBN: 9780747206231
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 534
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends
Author: Stuart Gordon
Publisher: Bookpoint
ISBN: 9780747206231
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 534
Book Description
Publisher: Bookpoint
ISBN: 9780747206231
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 534
Book Description
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241444047
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241444047
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
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.
Encyclopedia of World Mythology
Author: Parragon, Incorporated
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407534718
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407534718
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology
Author: Arthur Cotterell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780191881
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780191881
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore
Author: Theresa Bane
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786495057
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
"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.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786495057
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
"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.
Pears Encyclopaedia of Myths and Legends
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780720708349
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780720708349
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia of Myths & Legends
Author: Arthur Cotterell
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A guide to myths and legends. Lists entries for 1,250 characters and their origins.
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A guide to myths and legends. Lists entries for 1,250 characters and their origins.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Mythology
Author: Arthur Cotterell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782143376
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782143376
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets
Author: Barbara G. Walker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780044409540
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 1121
Book Description
A feminist encyclopaedia focusing on mythology, anthropology, religion and sexuality. Discover where the legend of a cat's nine lives comes from, why mama is a word understood in nearly all languages and whether there really was a female Pope.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780044409540
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 1121
Book Description
A feminist encyclopaedia focusing on mythology, anthropology, religion and sexuality. Discover where the legend of a cat's nine lives comes from, why mama is a word understood in nearly all languages and whether there really was a female Pope.
African Mythology
Author: Jan Knappert
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780261666535
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780261666535
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description