{"product_id":"myths-legends-and-sacred-stories-a-visual-encyclopedia-9781465486295","title":"Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: A Visual Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMyths, Legends, and Sacred Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, who form the land as they walk across it; or the Slavic tale of Ivan as he chases the mischievous Firebird. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRead about ferocious, man-eating monsters such as the Minotaur and Fafnir the dragon, and the legendary heroes that fought them, like Theseus and Sigurd. Also included are the legends of Robin Hood, and of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, epics from Asia, such as the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh, and a host of tales from Aztec mythology and a range of other cultures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs well as offering the retellings themselves, \u003ci\u003eMyths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: a visual encyclopedia \u003c\/i\u003einvestigates the meanings of these primal stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of years. Themed features draw together elements that are common to myths from all over the world, such as shapeshifters, mythical beasts, and magical weapons. Panels on modern retellings, such as Percy Jackson and The Little Mermaid, help to show why these myths are still relevant to our lives today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Wilkinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781465486295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2019 pg. 99\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Wilkinson\u003c\/b\u003e has more than 50 titles to his credit in the fields of history, mythology, and the arts, including DK's Illustrated Dictionaries of Mythology and Religions and DK's Eyewitness Companion: Mythology, as well as A Celebration of Customs and Rituals of the World, which was endorsed by the United Nations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40562825855091,"sku":"9.78147E+12","price":33.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_a110e4cd-5d80-4e17-869d-db15c59bd7c5.jpg?v=1667919389","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/myths-legends-and-sacred-stories-a-visual-encyclopedia-9781465486295","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}