Don't Know Much about World Myths

by Kenneth C. Davis

Book Overview

Why did the Mesopotamian hero Gilgamesh search for eternal youth? (see page 21) What is the Chinese recipe for creating the universe? (see page 67) How did the Blackfoot maiden Feather Woman turn the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006440837X
• ISBN13: 9780064408370
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Good Companion Book for More Complete Text

In my college survey course of world mythology, I use Davis' "Don't Know Much About World Myths" as a companion book to the excellent "World Mythology: The Illustrated Guide" by Roy Willis. Davis' short book (144 pages) obviously shouldn't substitute for a more comprehensive reading of world myths, but it is very helpful for seeing the big picture. It also correlates well with the topics and myths covered in Willis' book. Even though the stated level is grades 4-8, my college students say it gives them a good overview before getting more in-depth into the various cultures. The chapters correlate very well with Willis' book.