The Midas Touch: World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks

by Mark Daniels

Overview

Packed with fascinating facts, a concise yet comprehensive introduction to world mythology

This authoritative introduction to the legends of history will reintroduce readers to the Cyclops, Minotaur, and centaurs of the Ancient Greeks, as well as shed light on the wider world of mythology. The Midas Touch includes a stunning array of fascinating tales and 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. In a concise yet comprehensive format, it is a wonderful evocation of the hugely entertaining stories and characters of mythology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782430353
Publisher:	Michael O'Mara Books
Publication date:	06/01/2014
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Mark Daniels is a freelance writer.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 9

Introduction 11

1 Australian and Maori Mythology 15

Aboriginal Australian Mythology

Maori Mythology

2 Sumerian Mythology 37

Who Were the Sumerians?

In the Very Beginning

Gods and Heroes

3 Egyptian Mythology 51

Who Were the Egyptians?

Gods and Goddesses

4 Chinese Mythology 67

Ancient China

Animals and Creatures

5 American Indian Mythology 85

Who Were the American Indians?

Spirits and Rituals

Myths of the Plains

6 South and Central American Mythology 103

The Mayans

The Aztecs

The Incas

7 Greek Mythology 127

Who Were the Greeks?

Gods and Goddesses

Heroes, Heroines and Monsters

8 Roman Mythology 169

Who Were the Romans?

The Origins of Rome: Pick a Story

Signs of the Zodiac

Heroes and Heroines

9 Norse Mythology 193

Who Were the Norse People?

The Nine Worlds

Gods and Goddesses

Selected Bibliography 215

Index 217