The Kingfisher Book of Mythology: Gods, Godesses and Heroes from Around the World

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• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $3.45

  The Kingfisher Book of Mythology examines th e myths and legends told by peoples from around the world th at explain their own existence, where they came from and wha t happens to them after they die. '

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $6.04

  Throughout human history people have told stories to explain their own existence, what happens after death, and also the natural world and how it was created. This volume tells the story of the peoples of the Americas, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, Eastern Asia and Oceania, and their vast array of mythical characters, animals, places and events. It includes A-Z glossaries of over 500 mythological characters and an introduction whixh examines the parallels in world myths, drawing together the six geographical sections.