Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories
Title | Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2019-11-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0241444047 |
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.
Sacred Myths
Title | Sacred Myths PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780963832771 |
A collection of myths from a number of religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, & Hinduism.
The Illustrated Book of Myths
Title | The Illustrated Book of Myths PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Folklore |
ISBN | 9780756622237 |
A collection of myths from many cultures.
World Myths and Legends
Title | World Myths and Legends PDF eBook |
Author | Kathy Ceceri |
Publisher | Nomad Press |
Total Pages | 252 |
Release | 2010-03-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1619300540 |
All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cultural values—the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.
Etruscan Myth, Sacred History, and Legend
Title | Etruscan Myth, Sacred History, and Legend PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy Thomson de Grummond |
Publisher | UPenn Museum of Archaeology |
Total Pages | 294 |
Release | 2006-12-07 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781931707862 |
Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "all relevant illustrations from the book, arranged in alphabetical order according to mythological character. To increase the usefulness of the [CD-ROM], supplementary images not in the book have been added[.]"--P. xv.
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories
Title | Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Wilkinson |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Legends |
ISBN | 9781465499462 |
Myths and Legends 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; Changing Woman, the Navajo nature goddess who changes her dress with the seasons; or Tane, the Maori forest god who first brought death to the world. 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 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 re-tellings themselves, Myths and Legends- 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 shape-changers, mythical beasts, and magical weapons. Panels on modern re-tellings, such as China's The Monkey King and Marvel's Thor, help to show why these myths are still relevant to our lives today.
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories
Title | Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Wilkinson |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2019-11-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1465499474 |
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 visual 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.