A masterful introduction
to world mythology, shedding light on the impact it has had on cultures past
and present and untangling the complex web of deities, monsters and myths. 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 Australian, 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.
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