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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.
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.
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.
Author: Donna Rosenberg Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education ISBN: 9780844259666 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 750
Book Description
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.
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.
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.
Author: John Moore Wickersham Publisher: MacMillan Reference Library ISBN: 9780028654393 Category : Folklore Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced entries on the mythology of cultures around the world, including entries on specific myths and legends and their themes, overviews of larger subjects, informational sidebars, maps and charts, and color photos and illustrations. This volume covers "Acastus" through "Coriolanus."
Author: Kenneth McLeish Publisher: ISBN: 9780747530190 Category : Goddesses Languages : en Pages : 736
Book Description
More than 2500 detailed entries provide a comprehensive insight into mythology, one of the most influential strands of social and literary history. Drawn from every continent, from the Americas and the Middle East to Europe and Asia, the origins and historical significance of central figures and legends are examined, and recurring motifs traced throughout the ages and around the world.
Author: Donna Rosenberg Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company ISBN: 9780844257655 Category : Mythology Languages : en Pages : 613
Book Description
This new edition of World Mythology offers 59 of the world's great myths from Greece and Rome, the Middle East, Northern Europe, the British Isles, the Far East and Pacific Islands, Africa, and the Americas.
Author: Kathy Ceceri
Author: Kathy Ceceri
Author: Lonely Planet Kids
Author: Donna Rosenberg
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Author: John Moore Wickersham
Author: Donna Rosenberg
Author: Kenneth McLeish
Author: Donna Rosenberg