Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands

Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands
Author: World Book
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN: 9780716626411

Who created the world? Where did volcanoes come from? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of South Asia and Southeast Asia

Myths and Legends of South Asia and Southeast Asia
Author: World Book
Publisher:
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN: 9780716626428

How did the crow get its black feathers? How do the gods protect the people from drought and other natural disasters? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of South and Southeast Asia. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of Central and South America

Myths and Legends of Central and South America
Author: Anita Croy
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-07
Genre: Aztec mythology
ISBN: 9780716626282

"Myths and legends from Central and South America. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--

The Illustrated Book of Myths

The Illustrated Book of Myths
Author:
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780756622237

A collection of myths from many cultures.

Myths and Legends of Africa

Myths and Legends of Africa
Author: World Book
Publisher:
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN: 9780716626435

Why do spiders hide in dark corners? How did the world come into being? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Africa. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of Ancient Rome

Myths and Legends of Ancient Rome
Author: World Book
Publisher:
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN: 9780716626473

How was Rome founded? Who were the Roman gods? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the ancient peoples of Rome. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Myths and Legends of Ancient Britain and Ireland

Myths and Legends of Ancient Britain and Ireland
Author: World Book
Publisher:
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN: 9780716626497

Where did the people of Ireland come from? Who was King Arthur? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Britain and Ireland. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Greek Myths and Legends

Greek Myths and Legends
Author: Cheryl Evans
Publisher: Usborne Books
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2007
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780746087190

Identifies the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of Greek mythology, recounts the most famous stories, and briefly describes Greek history and culture.

Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology

Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology
Author: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1998
Genre: Goddesses
ISBN: 9780751357981

Organized by geographic region and with characters from the same stories and episodes grouped together, this comprehensive book is an excellent reference tool. Legendary heroes appear with their adversaries to set each myth in context, as do gods and goddesses of the underworld and mythical beasts.