Explore the world's great myths and legends, brought to life in this enthralling retelling of age-old stories passed down from generation to generation
From the heroes of Ancient Greece to The Dreaming of Australian aborigines, here are the myths that, thousands of years after they were first told, are still relevant today.
Unravel the meaning and context behind the myths, understand their cultural significance and discover the characters and themes. Famous artworks and artefacts exploring scenes from myths are explored and annotated revealing the symbolism and meaning behind them.
| ISBN: | 9781405335522 |
| Publication date: | 1st July 2009 |
| Author: | Philip Wilkinson |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Genres: |
Ancient Sagas and epics Icelandic and Old Norse sagas Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Ancient Greek religion and mythology Roman religion and mythology Mythical, legendary and supernatural beings, monsters and creatures Ancient religions and Mythologies Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales |