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An edition of Mythology (1995)

Mythology

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Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.

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DK
Language
English
Pages
71

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Subjects
Juvenile literature, Mythology, Religions, Juvenile Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Mythology, juvenile literature, Mythology, dictionaries

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Mythology
2011, DK
in English - Rev. ed.
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Cover of: Mythology DK Eyewitness Books Hardcover
Mythology DK Eyewitness Books Hardcover
2011, DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), DK Pub.
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Cover of: Mythology (Eyewitness Guide)
Mythology (Eyewitness Guide)
February 5, 2004, Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
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Cover of: Dieux, Mythes ET Heros (French Edition)
Dieux, Mythes ET Heros (French Edition)
2004-08-20, Gallimard
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Mythology
1999, A. Knopf
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Mythology (DK Eyewitness Guides)
May 13, 1999, Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
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London, Melbourne

Table of Contents

What is mythology?
Creation of the world
Cosmos
Sun and Moon
Making humankind
Supreme beings
Floods and storms
Elements
Natural world
Fertility and birth
Children of the gods
Ancestor worship
Evil forces
Surperheroes
Divine weapons
Gods of war
Contacting the spirits
Love, fortune, and happiness
Tricksters
Animal idols
Mythical beasts
Painting the story
Universal creatures
Death and the underworld
Sacred sites
End of the world
Did you know?
Mythical meanings.

Edition Notes

"Explore the mythical worlds of demons, gods, and monsters"--Cover.

Includes index.

Series
Eyewitness
Other Titles
Eyewitness mythology

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
398.2
Library of Congress
J201.3 PHILIP

The Physical Object

Pagination
71 pages
Number of pages
71

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL32128047M
Internet Archive
mythology0000phil
ISBN 10
1405345470
ISBN 13
9781405345477
OCLC/WorldCat
710968912
Amazon ID (ASIN)

Work Description

World myths, gods, heroes, creatures and mythical places revealed"Eyewitness Companions offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime." HeydayUndertake a quest of discovery — and learn about some of the greatest myths and characters the world has ever known — without leaving your armchair.Get the story behind famous tales, from Greek mythology to the lesser known myths from the Americas, Oceania and Africa. Enjoy timeless epics vividly retold and beautifully illustrated, from creation myths to tales of heroism. Plus, come face-to-face with gods and monsters in the who's who of characters from mythmaking cultures.A fresh and exciting look at the great stories, epics, and legends of the past.

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