Myths and Legends
A Guide to Their Origins and Meanings
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? With vivid retellings of famous legends, 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…
Philip Wilkinson 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.
Mitos y leyendas (Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories)
Philip Wilkinson
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories
Philip Wilkinson
Myths and Legends
Philip Wilkinson
Mitos y leyendas (Myths and Legends)
Philip Wilkinson
Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories
Philip Wilkinson
Myths and Legends
Philip Wilkinson
World History Biographies: Joan of Arc
Philip Wilkinson