Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories
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Myths and Legends is a childrens 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. Changing Woman, the Navajo nature goddess who changes her dress with the seasons. or Tane, the Maori forest god who first brought death to the world.
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 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 and Legends: a childrens encyclopedia investigates the meanings of these primal stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of
Cover:
Hardcover
Language:
ENG
Manufacturer:
The Book Service Ltd Uk
Number of pages:
240
Publisher:
Dk
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