| Description |
111 pages : colour illustrations ; 16 x 21 cm |
| Summary |
This fun book is a fascinating introduction to world mythology, broken up into handy bite-sized chunks. It covers all the main world mythologies, including Sumerian, Incan, African, Native American, African, Egyptian, Persian, Hindu, Norse and, of course, Greek and Roman, including the famous Olympians (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon and others). It begins with a selection of creation myths from different cultures (for example the Dreamtime of Aboriginal Australian mythology) and delves into individual stories from mythology, such as Perseus meeting Medusa and Pandora's box. It covers fantastical mythological creatures from the fearsome Manticore from Persian legend to the modern-day Yeti, plus giants, dragons and the Phoenix. It explores mythological places like Atlantis and various versions of the afterlife, from the idyllic Arthurian Avalon to the rather less pleasant Yomi, the dark and gloomy underworld of Japanese mythology. Ancient myths are still relevant to today's society, explaining traditions and giving lasting moral lessons. |
| Audience |
Primary school age. |
| Note |
Primary school age. |
| Audience |
1150L Lexile |
| Note |
1150L Lexile |
| Subject |
Mythology -- Juvenile literature.
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Legends -- Juvenile literature.
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Folklore -- Juvenile literature.
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Myth -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9781910232842 |
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191023284X |
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