The mythology book

The mythology book

Book - 2018

"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 significanc...e 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." -- Dust jacket.

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Subjects
Mythology.
Mythology, Classical.
Mythology, Greek.
Mythology, Roman.
Mythology, Norse.
Mythology, Egyptian.
Mythology, African.
Mythology, Asian.
Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing 2018.
Language
English
Edition
First American edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781465473370
9780241301913
  • Ancient Greece
  • Ancient Rome
  • Northern Europe
  • Asia
  • The Americas
  • Ancient Egypt and Africa
  • Oceania.
Review by Booklist Review

World mythology gets the infographic treatment in the latest title in DK's Big Ideas Simply Explained series. This compact, modestly priced volume explores 80 major myths and characters, from Zeus and Loki to the Monkey King and the trickster Maui. Entries are arranged by region; about a third of the book is made up of ancient Greek and Roman mythology, while subsequent sections explore northern Europe, Asia, the Americas, ancient Egypt and Africa, and Oceania. Each section begins with a short introductory essay and time line, and each myth contains an In Brief box that identifies its theme, source, setting, and key figures. Combining concise explanatory text with graphics and artistic works from throughout history, this book is recommended for public and academic collections, including high-school libraries.--Lindsay Harmon Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Library Journal Review

This latest installment in DK's long-running series is organized by period and geography ("Ancient Greece"; "The Americas"; "Oceania"), each beginning with a chronology and overview, followed by essays, key people and animals, and more. Shaded boxes, informational lists, infographics, and large photos aid in comprehension. VERDICT Coverage tilts somewhat toward Greek, Roman, and other European myths, but Asia and Africa are not ignored. Consider for all public libraries. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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