Myth S Legend
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Mythology
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Author : Alice Mills
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Mythology written by Alice Mills and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Folklore categories.
Illustrated Dictionary Of Mythology
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Author : Philip Wilkinson
language : en
Publisher: DK Children
Release Date : 2006
Illustrated Dictionary Of Mythology written by Philip Wilkinson and has been published by DK Children this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Mythology categories.
Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the world.
Myths Legends And Sacred Stories
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2019-11-07
Myths Legends And Sacred Stories written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-07 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
From 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. Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories 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. Discover 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. Read 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. As well as offering the retellings themselves, Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: a children's encyclopedia investigates 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.
Myths Legends
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Author : J.K. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Flame Tree 451
Release Date : 2013-10-15
Myths Legends written by J.K. Jackson and has been published by Flame Tree 451 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-15 with Fiction categories.
Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks and the Romans occupy the imagination but the ancient world was a lively and fertile source of stories, reaching much further back than the pantheon of Zeus and his fellow gods. For the early civilisations, from the ancient Chinese to African tribal societies, stories were told to explain the origins of fierce weather, of unexplained disasters, of floods and earthquakes. Many traditions developed independently but still echoed similar themes in the natural human desire to understand the world around us. This new book brings to life the myths and legends of eight intriguing traditions: Native American, Chinese, Celtic, Scottish, Greek, Viking, Indian and African. With a cast of characters as broad and wide as the ancient river Styx the book is packed with the great themes of life: love, revenge, eternal conflict, the obsession with power and the everlasting the battle between the wily and the strong. This powerful new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping tales, vividly retold.
Dragons
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Author : Doug Niles
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-08-18
Dragons written by Doug Niles and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-18 with Fiction categories.
A fantastic collection of draconic tradition! Since the Bronze Age, people have been fascinated, enchanted, and even frightened by tales of mystical dragons. With this book, you will unravel the history and mystery behind these serpentine beasts with folklore, mythology, and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the Slavic Zmey Gorynych, bearing its three fire-breathing heads, to J.R.R. Tolkien's Smaug, who laid entire towns to waste, the thrilling stories surrounding these fierce monsters are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of running into one during his or her travels. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about your favorite types of dragons, the legendary tales in this book will transport you to a time when these mythical creatures ruled the land, sea, and sky. Complete with hundreds of imaginative illustrations, Dragons reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing creatures as well as their terrifying power over civilizations.
Myths Legends And Folktales Of America
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Author : David Leeming
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2000-07-27
Myths Legends And Folktales Of America written by David Leeming and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-27 with Fiction categories.
This marvelous collection brings together the great myths and legends of the United States--from the creation stories of the first inhabitants, to the tall tales of the Western frontier, to the legendary outlaws of the 1920s, and beyond. This thoroughly engaging anthology is sweeping in its scope, embracing Big Foot and Windigo, Hiawatha and Uncle Sam, Paul Revere and Billy the Kid, and even the Iroquois Flying Head and Elvis. In the book's section on dogmas and icons, for instance, Leeming and Page discuss the American melting pot, the notion of manifest destiny, and the imposing historical and literary figure of Henry Adams. And under Heroes and Heroines, they have assembled everyone from "Honest Abe" Lincoln and George "I Cannot Tell a Lie" Washington to Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Martin Luther King, Jr. For every myth or hero rendered here, the editors include an informative yet readable excerpt, often the definitive account of the story in question. Taken as a whole, Myths, Legends, and Folktales of America reveals how waves of immigrants, encountering this strange land for the first time, adapted their religions, beliefs, and folklore to help make sense of a new and astounding place. Covering Johnny Appleseed and Stagolee as well as Paul Bunyan and Moby Dick, this wonderful anthology illuminates our nation's myth-making, enriching our idea of what it means to be American.
Dictionary Of Nature Myths
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Author : Tamra Andrews
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2000
Dictionary Of Nature Myths written by Tamra Andrews and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Fiction categories.
Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.
Mythology
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Author : Global Book Publishing Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Mythology written by Global Book Publishing Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Legends categories.
MYTHOLOGY is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to our world's myths and legends. Mythical tales from a diverse range of countries and regions are presented in easy-to-follow sections. The 26 sections include Classical Greece and Rome, India, Egypt, Britain, Melanesia, Ireland, Russia, China, Iceland, Australia, Scandinavia, Mexico, America, South America, Germany and the Middle East, among others. Epic tales of murder and mayhem combine with requited and unrequited love, the bizarre, extraordinary and supernatural. From Ulysses and Troy to Atlantis and the Holy Grail; from Camelot and King Arthur to the Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime; from mythical creatures and sun gods to the origins of prophetic omens, MYTHOLOGY tells of gods and heroes past and present who have contributed to the lore of our world. Illustrated with over 1200 items, including hand-coloured etchings and paintings from leading art galleries, museums, and private collections from around the world, MYTHOLOGY is sure to become a treasured browsing and reference companion.
Myths And Legends Of Japan
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Author : Frederick Hadland Davis
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date : 2007-04-01
Myths And Legends Of Japan written by Frederick Hadland Davis and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-01 with Social Science categories.
Nowadays Japan is seen as a modern and technologically innovative place, but in 1913, when Myths and Legends of Japan was first published, its culture seemed strange and exotic to the average Westerner. With this collection, F. Hadland Davis uses folklore to bring Japanese civilization to life and introduce this alien society to a Western audience. Davis arranges myths into 31 categories, including heroes and warriors, legends of Mount Fuji, animal legends, superstitions, and legends of the sea. Each chapter contains numerous examples of the genre, making for a volume packed with stories that will entertain both the Japan enthusiast and the mythology buff. FREDERICK HADLAND DAVIS is also the author of The Persian Mystics: Jalalu'd-Din Rumi (1907) and The Persian Mystics: Jami (1908), both available from Cosimo.
Mythology Legends From Around The Globe
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Author : Andreas Sofroniou
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-30
Mythology Legends From Around The Globe written by Andreas Sofroniou and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with categories.
Legends, myths, speechesThe term mythology (mythologia) means the study relating to and dealing with the interpretation of myths, legends, and occasionally extending to logos, speech. Further on, a myth can be an allegorical narrative pertaining to the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular people and their branch of knowledge that deals with a popular belief or assumption that has grown up around someone or something.MythMyth is a traditional story about the past, often including religious or fantastic elements. Myths of some sort can be found in all societies, although they may function in different ways. They may be attempts to explain the origins of the universe and of mankind, the development of political institutions, or the reasons for ritual practices; on the other hand, they may simply be told for the love of a good story. Myths often describe the deeds of gods or supernatural beings, or of heroes, like the trickster, who have supernatural powers that enable them to change from human to animal form, or to perform extraordinary deeds. Anthropologists have spent a great deal of time trying to differentiate myth from history, but it is clear that history can serve the same functions as myth, and the two types of tale about the past blur into one another. Theorists like Frazer regarded myths as a form of early religious or scientific thought. This approach was later criticized by Malinowski, who saw myth as providing a justification for the social order. The Romanian-US historian of religion Mircea Eliade (1907-86) regarded myth as a religious phenomenon, man's attempt to return to the original act of creation. Levi-Strauss has argued that it is not the content but the structure of myth which is important, since it reveals universal mental processes. In psychology, myths are regarded as an important basis for human behaviour. Both Freud and Jung made extensive use of myths in their work. Whatever the theories regarding the origin and functions of myths, they remain fundamental to the human consciousness.Creation of mythCreation of a myth is a tale or myth recounting the origins of the natural world and human society. Myths about the creation of the world, whether they describe the operation of a creator god, the emergence of the world from primordial parents or a cosmic egg, sacrifice, or a primordial battle, have great importance within religious beliefs and associated rituals. Typical features include irreconcilable opposites such as light and dark, or water and earth. Some creation myths refer to the origins of particular clans or lineages; these typically tell the story of descent from a single common ancestor or founder. The Trobriand Islanders of Melanesia, for example, believe that the ancestors of their four clans originally sprang from a particular hole in the ground, and this myth is used to explain differences of rank within the society. Described by the anthropologist Malinowski as a charter for legitimacy, myths of this kind often act to justify the authority of elders or chiefs, and may be an important component in the political organization of society.