Myths and Legends: An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings

by Philip Wilkinson

Overview

Explore global mythology with this comprehensive visual guide

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 artifacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756643096
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	06/15/2009
Series:	DK Compact Culture Guides
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	397,958
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Philip Wilkinson is an author of illustrated non-fiction books and has over fifty titles to his credit in a range of subject areas, particularly history and the arts. Philip's books include Eyewitness Companion Guides: Mythology, the award-winning Amazing Buildings, the United Nations endorsed A Celebration of Customs and Rituals, and several TV tie-ins. Philip is based in England, but his books have been published all over the world and in more than fifteen languages