Myths and Legends: An illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings / Philip Wilkinson

By:

Wilkinson, Philip [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Dorling Kindersley, c2019.Description: 352 pages : colored illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:

9780241387054

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

BL 3112 .W55 2019

Contents:

Introduction. Europe. West and Central Asia. South and East Asia. Africa. The Americas. Oceania. Index. Acknowledgements.

Summary: Explore global mythology with this comprehensive visual guide 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 artifacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Clark Reference	Non-fiction	REF BL 3112 .W55 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		nucla000005010

Includes index.

Introduction. Europe. West and Central Asia. South and East Asia. Africa. The Americas. Oceania. Index. Acknowledgements.

Explore global mythology with this comprehensive visual guide

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 artifacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture.

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