Mythology - Neil Philip (Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (September 25, 2003) - Paperback) book collectible [Barcode 9780789490773] - Main Image 1
Title:
Mythology
Genre:
Education
History
Literature
Reference
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Subgenre:
Mythology
Series:
Eyewitness Books
Binding:
Paperback
Narrative:
Third Person
Type of Book:
Non-Fiction
Number of Chapters:
23
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
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Publisher:
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (September 25, 2003)
Barcode:
9780789490773
Publication Year:
1999
Number of Copies:
1
Date Added:
2018-06-26 16:37:41
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