Myths & Legends: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings
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Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide. What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? Combining vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artefacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture. Delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, which hold the key to such phrases as "Achilles' heel", as well as the lesser-known but richly colourful myths of Africa and the Americas. Explore global ideas such as fate and fortune, and the Underworld, and find out about the key characters - heroes, tricksters, and gods - that make up each myth system. Filled with the cultural and religious meanings behind each legend, and the influence they have had both in their own time and in today's world, this book is a must-have for all mythology enthusiasts.
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 19.9 x 3 x 23.5 cm |
| Generic Name | Book |
| Importer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Isbn 10 | 0241387051 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0241387054 |
| Item Weight | 1 kg 190 g |
| Language | English |
| Net Quantity | 2.25 Kilograms |
| Packer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Print Length | 352 pages |
| Publication Date | 1 September 2017 |
| Publisher | DK |
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Its like visiting all the world’s museums at once from home
Amazing illustrations, photos and prints. Would attract your curiosity and attension for sure. This is a book to carry for life and not meant to completed like a target. Must buy for curious people who wants to explore the past.
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The book is all I had imagined it to be
The book looks fantastic. The hardcover and glossy pages and such illustrations. Its definitely worth it.
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Awesome
Excellent binding, glossy pages, awesome illustrations, and a brief explanation of all myths, fantastic book, thoroughly intriguing, and a book with a cover so beautiful is like a cherry on top. Must have for all mythology lovers out there❣
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Great book good quality page and at a reasonable price great book
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... details may have been added to make this book better. Overall its interesting to read and pictures are ...
The book contains short description of myths but from my openion some more details may have been added to make this book better .Overall its interesting to read and pictures are great.
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lovely book
This is a great resource and book to have in your library
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R.D
Good book for knowledge.
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Wonderful book
I was alawyes fascinated by mythology...And i found this book..It could'nt have been better
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Detailed Textbook
Myths and Legends: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings is a textbook that I was required to purchase for a college class.Unlike most other textbooks, this is one that I actually kept after the course concluded as it is GENUINELY interesting.I would recommend this book to anyone who is interesting in mythology.
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Myth's and legends
Great history story's of What it says on the cover
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Livro Culto
Incrivel Gostei Muito
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Great Condition with a great price
Great Condition with a great price
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Tolles Buch mit kurzen, leicht verständlichen Informationen
Dieses Buch ist wirklich schön gestaltet, mit vielen Bildern und kurzen Geschichten. Es eignet sich besonders für diejenigen, die nur kurze Informationen lesen möchten.
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