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An exploration of myths from around the world with an authoritative text and an inspired selection of images In every culture of the world myths help explain our origins, the world’s creation, gods and monsters, demons, the afterlife, and the underworld. This compelling account gathers together themes and stories from every part of the globe to show how myths share many common patterns, and how through them the human imagination is expressed in all its diversity. A treasury of images drawn from all cultures―both iconic and littleknown― helps explain what is important about these myths, their symbols, and the stories they tell. A directory at the end of the book summarizes the principal types of myth from around the world (Native American, Judeo- Christian, Greek, Nordic, Aboriginal, and so forth) and includes family trees that show exactly how various supernatural beings are related. 420 illustrations in color and black and white
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; 1 edition (September 30, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0500516154
ISBN-13: 978-0500516157
Product Dimensions: 9 x 1.4 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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This book organizes the myths of many different cultures by subject matter. I enjoyed the fact that it does not focus completely on Greek and Roman mythology but includes many other cultures as well. Unfortunately the text is somewhat dry, but the pictures make up for it. There are photographs of classical statuary, paintings and relics from all over the world. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves mythology.
I just started getting into reading about different Mythologies and this was a great place for me to start. It covers a vast range of different myths from creation, the flood and other crazy stories from all over the world.The Pictures are really clear and detailed and help drive the imagination.I would have liked a little more information, some myths were vague, or just very little information. But as I said this was a great place for me to start and now if I wanted I could research different myths more in depth that interested me.Definitely worth picking up and adding it your personal library.
Recently a friend of mine bought the other book by Dell about monsters and demons and I was awestruck with the illustrations. When I saw there was a mythology book I had to grab it. It's a great book over all, but the pictures aren't as exciting or fun as in the other book. So 4 stars for the content. I'd give it 4.5 if I could, but again I was hoping for more amazing illustrations like in the other book, no the classic illustrations within.
I love how this book is organized by theme, and the photographs are beautiful.
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