World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks

By Mark Daniels and Mark Daniels

Book Overview

From the signs of the zodiac to literature and art, the influence of world mythology can still be seen in everyday life. With a stunning array of fascinating tales, World Mythology in Bite-Sized Chunks gets to grips with the ancient stories of Aboriginal, Sumerian, Egyptian, Mesoamerican, Maori, Greek, Roman, Indian, Norse, and Japanese cultures, encompassing legends from the most diverse societies and the most ancient cultures from across the globe. Learn about why Odin, the Father of the Gods in Norse mythology, was so keen to lose an eye, the importance of the Osiris myth of Ancient Egypt, and much more besides. Entertaining, authoritative, and incisive, this is an enlightening journey into the fascinating world of mythology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782435751
• ISBN13: 9781782435754
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"