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Myths & Legends

- An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings
Af: Philip Wilkinson Engelsk Hardback

Myths & Legends

- An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings
Af: Philip Wilkinson Engelsk Hardback
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Discover the world''s greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide.

What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? Combining vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artefacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture.

Delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, which hold the key to such phrases as "Achilles'' heel", as well as the lesser-known but richly colourful myths of Africa and the Americas. Explore global ideas such as fate and fortune, and the Underworld, and find out about the key characters - heroes, tricksters, and gods - that make up each myth system. Filled with the cultural and religious meanings behind each legend, and the influence they have had both in their own time and in today''s world, this book is a must-have for all mythology enthusiasts.

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Discover the world''s greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide.

What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? Combining vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artefacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture.

Delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, which hold the key to such phrases as "Achilles'' heel", as well as the lesser-known but richly colourful myths of Africa and the Americas. Explore global ideas such as fate and fortune, and the Underworld, and find out about the key characters - heroes, tricksters, and gods - that make up each myth system. Filled with the cultural and religious meanings behind each legend, and the influence they have had both in their own time and in today''s world, this book is a must-have for all mythology enthusiasts.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 352
ISBN-13: 9780241387054
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 0241387051
Kategori: Samfundsvidenskabelig idéhistorie
Udg. Dato: 6 jun 2019
Længde: 26mm
Bredde: 235mm
Højde: 199mm
Forlag: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Oplagsdato: 6 jun 2019
Forfatter(e): Philip Wilkinson
Forfatter(e) Philip Wilkinson

Kategori Samfundsvidenskabelig idéhistorie

ISBN-13 9780241387054

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 352

Udgave

Længde 26mm

Bredde 235mm

Højde 199mm

Udg. Dato 6 jun 2019

Oplagsdato 6 jun 2019

Forlag Dorling Kindersley Ltd