Author: Sandy Shepherd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780237516840
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Myths and Legends from Around the World brings together more than 50 vividly illustrated stories from many countries. It goes back in time to Ancient Greece and Rome with tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, demons, dragons and tricksters.
Myths and Legends from Around the World
Author: Sandy Shepherd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780237516840
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Myths and Legends from Around the World brings together more than 50 vividly illustrated stories from many countries. It goes back in time to Ancient Greece and Rome with tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, demons, dragons and tricksters.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780237516840
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Myths and Legends from Around the World brings together more than 50 vividly illustrated stories from many countries. It goes back in time to Ancient Greece and Rome with tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, demons, dragons and tricksters.
Mythology and Legends Around the World
Author: Joanne Randolph
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN: 9781502633019
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One distinctive, defining aspect of humanity is our love of stories, our almost primal need for storytelling that explains to us our world, universe, history, culture, and ourselves. There is nothing more transporting or wondrous than an enthralling story that is well-told. This set is a rich treasury of captivating myths and legends from around the world that are imbued with that rare storytelling magic. They satisfy our desire to see our world reflected back to us in artful tales. Drawing upon both well-known and less familiar myths and legends, accompanied by colorful and imaginative illustrations, and framed by illuminating cultural context, these story collections are sure to fire the imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading and cultural exploration. Features include: Vivid, memorable images that support the thrilling narratives. Promotes a comparison of the mythologies of different cultures. Encourages students to examine how details of myths and legends contribute to the story's message.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN: 9781502633019
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One distinctive, defining aspect of humanity is our love of stories, our almost primal need for storytelling that explains to us our world, universe, history, culture, and ourselves. There is nothing more transporting or wondrous than an enthralling story that is well-told. This set is a rich treasury of captivating myths and legends from around the world that are imbued with that rare storytelling magic. They satisfy our desire to see our world reflected back to us in artful tales. Drawing upon both well-known and less familiar myths and legends, accompanied by colorful and imaginative illustrations, and framed by illuminating cultural context, these story collections are sure to fire the imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading and cultural exploration. Features include: Vivid, memorable images that support the thrilling narratives. Promotes a comparison of the mythologies of different cultures. Encourages students to examine how details of myths and legends contribute to the story's message.
MYTHOLOGY LEGENDS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
Author: Andreas Sofroniou
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326986309
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
This book is dealing with the study of mythology around the world, relating to and dealing with the interpretation of myths, legends, and occasionally extending to logos, speech. It explains myths and their allegorical narrative pertaining to the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people and their branch of knowledge that deals with a popular belief or assumption that has grown up around someone or something. Myths explained as traditional stories about the past, often including religious or fantastic elements; as they can be found in all societies, although they may function in different ways. They may be attempts to explain the origins of the universe and of mankind, the development of political institutions, or the reasons for ritual practices, or they may simply be told for the love of a good story.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326986309
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
This book is dealing with the study of mythology around the world, relating to and dealing with the interpretation of myths, legends, and occasionally extending to logos, speech. It explains myths and their allegorical narrative pertaining to the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people and their branch of knowledge that deals with a popular belief or assumption that has grown up around someone or something. Myths explained as traditional stories about the past, often including religious or fantastic elements; as they can be found in all societies, although they may function in different ways. They may be attempts to explain the origins of the universe and of mankind, the development of political institutions, or the reasons for ritual practices, or they may simply be told for the love of a good story.
World Myths and Legends
Author: Kathy Ceceri
Publisher: Nomad Press
ISBN: 1619300540
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Nomad Press
ISBN: 1619300540
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
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.
Myths and Legends of the World
Author: Lonely Planet Kids
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788686535
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods and goddesses, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and discover different versions of how the world began. This beautifully illustrated book features vibrant myths and epic legends told in countries around the world.
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788686535
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods and goddesses, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and discover different versions of how the world began. This beautifully illustrated book features vibrant myths and epic legends told in countries around the world.
Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands
Author: World Book
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780716626411
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780716626411
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
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.
Dictionary of Nature Myths
Author: Tamra Andrews
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195136772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195136772
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.
National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology
Author:
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426203732
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Conveniently sized yet large in scope, National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology an irresistible treasure to own and to give."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426203732
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Conveniently sized yet large in scope, National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology an irresistible treasure to own and to give."--BOOK JACKET.
Great Myths of the World
Author:
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486120392
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486120392
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
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.
The Illustrated Book of Myths
Author:
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756622237
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of myths from many cultures.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756622237
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of myths from many cultures.