Mythology: Eyewitness Companions (DK Eyewitness Companion Guide)

by Neil Philip (Author), Philip Wilkinson (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2007

  $4.28

  World myths, gods, heroes, creatures and mythical places are revealed. Eyewitness Companions offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime. - Heyday. Undertake a quest of discovery - and learn about some of the greatest myths and characters the world has ever known - without leaving your armchair. Get the story behind famous tales, from Greek mythology to the lesser known myths from the Americas, Oceania and Africa. Enjoy timeless epics vividly retold and beautifully illustrated, from creation myths to tales of heroism. Plus, come face-to-face with gods and monsters in the who's who of characters from mythmaking cultures. It takes a fresh and exciting look at the great stories, epics, and legends of the past.

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.41

  Enter a world of myth and magic. Follow the adventures of Mighty Aphrodite, Heroic Hercules and Awesome Apollo - super-heroes of long ago! This book contains everything you need to know about anything to do with Mythology and great for project work.

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  Hardcover
  1999

  $4.17

  Why did Zeus carry a thunderbolt? Which instrument did Pan play? Where did the jackal-headed god Anubis stand guard? When did Baba Yaga use a mortar and pestle? Why did the god Maui catch the Sun in a noose? All these questions and more, are answered in this guide. For as long as humans have inhabited the world, they have tried to explain its many mysteries, from how the world was created to what happens after death. Every society, from Greek and Roman to Aztec and African, has its own collection of myths - special stories that attempt to make sense of the world around us. Although their cultures may differ, many societies tell curiously similar stories of gods, heroes, giants, and beasts with amazing powers. Such myths may be thousands of years old, passed down by word of mouth through the generations, or recorded in words or pictures. Outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of hundreds of magical myths from around the world.