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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 291.13
EAN num: 9780789402028
ISBN number: 0789402025
Label: DK CHILDREN
Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 192
Printing Date: September 09, 1995
Publishing house: DK CHILDREN
Age index: Ages 9-12
Sale Popularity Level: 41643
Studio: DK CHILDREN
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Myths are the dreams of mankind, at once utterly strange and hauntingly familiar. They tell of beginnings and ends, creation and destruction, life and death...
This beautifully illustrated book gathers together many of the most popular myths from all over the world, including a selection of the great classical tales of Greece and Rome and myths from Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, Native American, Aborginal, African, and Asian traditions. They are retold for readers of all ages in a vivid, accessible style by Neil Philip, an authority on mythology and folklore. The illustrations by Nilesh Mistry link the main episodes of each myth, involving readers in the action and atmosphere.
This exciting new approach also provides intriguing glimpses into the cultures from which these myths have sprung. Background information, accompanied by colour photographs, explores the tales' historical, cultural, and geographical context. The stories are grouped together thematically -- allowing readers to appreciate not only the difference, but also the uncanny similarities between many of the world's cultures.
The Illustrated Book of Myths brings together and illuminates timeless, universal stories, many of which form part of our literary heritage. Its special qualities make this collection both an important reference book for the whole family and a lasting source of inspiration and delight.
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Every culture in history has had its own myths to help explain the world through the power of story. This engaging book offers a delightful, sweeping view of world mythology--not just the famous stories of the Greeks and Romans, but also the stories of Native Americans and legends from South America, Africa, Scandinavia, Asia, and Australia. Young readers will learn about Zeus and Pandora from Greece, King Arthur from England, Maui-of-a-Thousand-Tricks from Polynesia, the Rainbow Serpent from West Africa, and dozens of other colorful, larger-than-life characters from around the world.
Myth-master Neil Philip has taken a thematic approach, organizing the legends around themes such as creation myths, fertility and cultivation, gods and animals, and visions of the end. Within each theme, eight to twelve myths from different cultures are retold, enhanced by abundant full-colour illustrations and photographs of related sites or artifacts. At the side of each page are further explanations of characters or situations in the stories. The appendix includes a section called 'Who's Who in Mythology,' with the pronunciation for each name and charts of both the Greek and Norse Pantheons. Philip's retellings are clear and powerful, retaining the flavor and message of each story. This fascinating book of myths belongs on every young scholar's bookshelf. (Ages 9 to 13)
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This is far and away the very best book on mythology -- for young people and busy adults -- that I know of. The illustrations are priceless; the text inclusive, yet concise. It is a table-top book to treasure, and to use whenever a name or a story come to mind.
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The 57 fabulous myths included in this highly original illustrated children's book truly hail from ancient civilization. Everything Middle Eastern precedes the coming of Christ, and only two Celtic tales (both concerning fertility and cultivation) even marginally address Judeo-Christian traditions.
Here kids can learn about the myths that dominated for centuries, from China and Japan to ancient Greece, Sumeria and Iran (where Zoroastrians worshiped the wise lord Ahura Mazda, whose very first fire-priest Gayomart tended his sign---a flame). "All men are born good," the myth recounts," "and the earth is happiest where one of the faithful is standing...and sows corn," spreading the words of Ahura Mazda, who decreed that all men and women are free to choose for themselves between good and evil.
This book is truly a smorgasbord of ancient mythical delights, and parents who want to educate and satisfy their children could hardly find a better place to look. A fabulous find, especially for independent, middle school readers.
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My daughter received this book at about age 7 or 8. She loved it and read it many times. We let someone borrow it and it was never returned. I replaced it for my daughter who is now 17. She still loves the look. It's great for children or adults.
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I think this is a great way to get children into myths. It has a lot of neat pictures and parents can read the book to them, if there still too young to understand every thing.
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This is a very good introductory collection of world myths organized by general themes. The myths included are condensed, but with enough detail to whet any child's appetite to learn more. The illustrations are generally good, although some are a bit better executed than others.
There is one glaring omission, though, and that is the inclusion of any Judeo-Christian or Muslim myths. Only one myth refers to Buddha. If a few of these more recent myths were included where relevant, the Illustrated Book of Myths would be a five!
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