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Sto caricando le informazioni... Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: A Visual Encyclopediadi Philip Wilkinson
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. This is an interesting collection of myths from around the world with more variety than is usual. Given the breadth of the subject and the limits of space, it is necessarily a sampling, but I enjoyed reading it. Since this is intended for juveniles, the author sometimes exercises discretion about some of the details. It is lavishly illustrated with a combination of traditional and modern art from the cultures, such as Egyptian tomb paintings and African masks; interpretations by other artists, such as later European representations of Greek mythology; and art done for the book. These are drawn from a wide variety of sources by apparently tireless researchers. Some of them are truly gorgeous, and just for that reason, I’m buying my own copy, although I got this from the library. The book has a glossary and a an index that is pretty detailed, especially for a juvenile book. ( ) nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
"Discover courageous heroes and heroines, magical creatures, and terrifying monsters on the captivating tour 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 visual 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. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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