| Edition |
2nd edition. |
| Description |
xv, 381, [1] pages : illustrations, genealogical tables, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Mythology basics and why the stories endure -- Thunder and lightning: Greek mythology -- The cultural spoils of an Empire: Roman mythology -- One big family feud: Norse and Northern European mythology -- The cradle(s) of civilization: African and Near-Eastern mythology -- Kashmir to Kyoto, and a lot in between: South- and East Asian mythology -- "New World"? Says who? Mythology of the Americas -- The part of tens. |
| Summary |
Humans have been creating myths and legends as long as we've been around. This book takes you on a tour around the world of ancient storytelling, introducing you to the Egyptian gods, inspiring you with North American tales of coyotes and bears, and giving you a seat at the Round Table with King Arthur. Discover the values and belief at the hart of Earth's most vibrant cultures as you journey across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. |
| Subject |
Mythology.
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Folklore.
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Myth.
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| Added Author |
Blackwell, Christopher W., 1968- author.
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| Added Title |
Mythology for dummies |
| ISBN |
9781394187935 (paperback) |
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1394187939 (paperback) |
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