Title:

Mythology

Genre:

Education

History

Literature

Reference

Subgenre:

Mythology

Series:

Eyewitness Books

Binding:

Paperback

Narrative:

Third Person

Type of Book:

Non-Fiction

Number of Chapters:

Date Added:

2018-06-26 16:37:41

Synopsis:

Here is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Stunning photographs of masks, jewelry, and sculptures offer a unique “eyewitness” view of mythology and its gods, heroes, and monsters.

See the world in a sea skin - Quetzalcoatl’s spectacular headdress - Native American love dolls - a fire breathing dragon - African trickster Eshu - the one-eyed Cyclopes - golden Garuda, an animal idol

Learn about the supernatural powers of the gods - the mystical powers of shamans - the purpose of the Native American Sun Dance - the story behind the stunning medicine beaver mask - why Romulus and Remus were reared by a wolf

Discover who swallowed the Sun god Ra - the secrets of the towering totem pole - the sacred art of sand painting - how many animals make a Chimera - who had snakes for hair - the magical powers of Thor’s hammer

And much, much more

Author:

Neil Philip

Publisher:

Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (September 25, 2003)

Barcode:

9780789490773

Publication Year:

1999

Number of Copies:

Date Added:

2018-06-26 16:37:41