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The mythology book

Wilkinson, Philip, 1955- (author.).

Summary: "Take a step into the fascinating realm of gods and goddesses, mythical warriors, and legendary kings and queens. Explore the creation stories of world's great cultures, let yourself be gripped by the classic hero narratives like the legend of King Arthur or the adventures of the Monkey King, or shed a tear over heart-rending tragedies such as the devastating tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. The Mythology Book retells and explains more than 80 classic stories. They include myths that have formed the foundations of many of the world's great religions and inspired artists from Homer and Virgil to Richard Wagner and James Joyce. Delve into each story to discover the meanings behind the myths, getting to the heart of the significance to the cultures they originated in. Divided into seven major sections, The Mythology Book examines myths from every continent and every significant period in history, from ancient Egypt to the Celts, and from the Maya of Mexico and Central America to Aboriginal Australians and the Maori of New Zealand. An eye-catching visual approach includes graphics and feature boxes that summarize the sources, settings, and key characters, set out the main plot points, and place the stories in historical context."--Jacket.

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  • ISBN: 9781465473370
  • ISBN: 1465473378
  • ISBN: 9780241301913
  • ISBN: 0241301912
  • Physical Description: print
    351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: First American edition.
  • Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome -- Northern Europe -- Asia -- The Americas -- Ancient Egypt and Africa -- Oceania.

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Subject: Mythology
Mythology, Classical
REFERENCE Encyclopedias
SOCIAL SCIENCE Folklore & Mythology
Mythology
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Homer Public Library 201.3 MYT (Text) 000154536 Nonfiction Checked out 04/01/2024
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The Mythology Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained
The Mythology Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained
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The Mythology Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series. https://www.dk.com/

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