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The Mythology Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
352 Seiten
2018
DK (Verlag)
978-0-241-30191-3 (ISBN)
CHF 37,90 inkl. MwSt
Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Mythology, with:

- More than 80 classics retold and explained in mythology
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Mythology Book allows you delve into each myth, discover the meanings behind them, and understand their significance to different cultures worldwide - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll find global coverage of world myths, profiling everything from the well-known tales of the Greeks, Norsemen, and Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia.

Your Mythological Questions, Simply Explained

Learn about myths in this essential guide, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many classic stories, The Mythology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld - and much more.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Mythology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

A variety of specialists have contributed to this book, including: Greece: Michael Kerrigan Rome and, Egypt: Neil Philip Norse: Dr. John Haywood British Isles: Mary Budzik Ancient Near East: Dr. Nicholaus Pumphrey India: Georgie Carroll China, Japan, South America: Dr. Jacob Field Africa: Dr. Mark Faulkner

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie DK Big Ideas
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 201 x 240 mm
Gewicht 1163 g
Themenwelt Literatur
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Lexikon / Chroniken
Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte Altertum / Antike
Geisteswissenschaften Religion / Theologie Weitere Religionen
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie
ISBN-10 0-241-30191-2 / 0241301912
ISBN-13 978-0-241-30191-3 / 9780241301913
Zustand Neuware
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