Myths and Legends

A Childrens Encyclopedia

DK, Phonic Books

$42.99

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Dorling Kindersley
05 November 2019

Mysteries & the supernatural (Children's&YA); Reference works (Children's&YA); Epic Fantasy; Fairy Tale; Questing & Adventure; Mythological Creatures, People & Places; Media Reference; Other Film, TV & Media; Kids

Series: DK Children's Visual Encyclopedia

Explore myths and legends from around the world in this incredible encyclopedia

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.

By: DK, Phonic Books
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 282mm, Width: 223mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.268kg
ISBN: 9780241296929
ISBN 10: 0241296927
Series: DK Children's Visual Encyclopedia
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 05 November 2019
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Philip Wilkinson has written more than 50 titles on history, mythology, and the arts. He is the writer of DK's Myths and Legends- an illustrated guide to their origins and meanings, a co-writer of The Mythology Book- Big Ideas Simply Explained.

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Myths and Legends

A Childrens Encyclopedia

DK, Phonic Books

$42.99

Hardback

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