Mythologies of the World
| Author | : Michael C. McKenzie |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780816044801 |
Looks at ancient myths and legends, how they are interpreted today, and what they mean now.
Mythologies Of The World
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The Origins of the World's Mythologies
| Author | : Michael Witzel |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 688 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0199812853 |
Michael Witzel persuasively demonstrates the prehistoric origins of most of the mythologies of Eurasia and the Americas ('Laurasia').
Mythology of the World
| Author | : Neil Philip |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 159 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Mythology |
| ISBN | : 9780753409640 |
Mythology of the World is a superb guide to the history of mythology in many different countries. From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation, and the forces of nature and death. Ages 9+.
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.
Great Myths of the World
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2012-03-06 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0486120392 |
A collection of tales from ancient myth and legend. Isis and Osiris, Gilgamesh, Hercules, Pandora, Quetzalcoatl, and other larger-than-life figures populate these pages in a wonderful treasury for all ages.
World Myths and Legends
| 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.
Mythologies
| Author | : Roland Barthes |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 2013-03-12 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : 0809071940 |
"This new edition of MYTHOLOGIES is the first complete, authoritative English version of the French classic, Roland Barthes's most emblematic work"--
Ancient Chinas Myths and Beliefs
| Author | : Tony Allan |
| Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
| Total Pages | : 145 |
| Release | : 2011-12-15 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1448860458 |
This captivating volume mixes the myths of Ancient China with the beautiful art and history of the culture. The lavish color photographs bring the earliest achievements of the Chinese people into focus through the beliefs and mythology of one of the world's oldest civilizations. The strange stories, mystic rites, angry gods, vision quests, and magic symbols at the heart of Ancient China are crucial to understanding how the Chinese people have explained birth, death, creation, love, and other mysteries of life. Written in accessible language, even the most reluctant readers will submerge themselves in the history and mythology that this rich volume provides.
World Mythology: An Anthology of Great Myths and Epics
| Author | : Donna Rosenberg |
| Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Education |
| Total Pages | : 750 |
| Release | : 2001-02-12 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9780844259666 |
World Mythology is a compilation of over 50 great myths and epics. Your students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ancient and modern cultures through myths and epics from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific islands, the British Isles, Northern Europe, Africa, and the Americas. An introduction and historical background supplement each myth. Questions at the end of each selection prompt analysis and response.
World-Famous Mythologies
| Author | : Nemi Sharan Mittal |
| Publisher | : Pustak Mahal |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9788122305487 |
World Famous Mythology is an authoritative book on myths and mythologies. From the mythological stories of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses to Hindu mythology it covers all. Written in a lucid and very readable style the book proves a very good companion in leisure hours. What is more, it also adds to our wealth of information and provides a lot of creative materials useful for critics, essayists, artists and fiction writers. A very handy reference guide on mythology.
