The fascinating world of myths simply explained
From early creation myths to classic heroic legends. This innovative reference work uses original illustrations & appealing graphics to introduce readers to the world of mystical stories – from the birth of Zeus, the adventures of Thor and Loki, to the trickster god Maui. The new title in the DK bestseller series Big Ideas!
The mythology book for reference – connections, theories & historical background presented objectively and clearly:
• Over 80 classic myths from around the world in a clear, factual style: This book tells the stories of the central mythical characters and heroes of history and explains their deeper meaning in different cultures.
• Knowledge about myths with vivid infographics and photos: The fresh layout with various illustrations, infographics, and photographs makes it easy to understand the myths addressed in art and literature.
• Featuring many famous but also lesser-known stories: for example, the wanderings of Odysseus, the Spider Woman from America, or the legend of the founding of Korea.
• The authors explain the mythological narratives in seven chapters organized by origin.
Discover and understand myths! The captivating complete overview of a mystical world – incredible stories for learning, reference, and retelling!
| Language |
German |
| Format |
Hardcover |
| Pages |
352 |
| Author |
Georgie Carroll, Mark Faulkner, Jacob Field, John Haywood, Michael Kerrigan, Neil Philip, Nicholaus Pumphrey, Juliette Tocino-Smith
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