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Enter the world of myths and legends with this unforgettable compendium that spans the centuries and crosses the continents to share the greatest stories of all time.

Sit back and enjoy more than 80 classic myths retold for the modern reader with engaging text and eye-catching graphics.

Part of the Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book introduces the great and the good, from the gods of ancient Greece to the stories of the Cherokee People of North America. Going beyond the ancient worlds, this book brings to life influential tales of Aboriginal Australians and the Aztecs, each packed with compelling characters, plot twists and turns, and incredible insight into human existence.

Discover the lessons behind every story and get to the heart of cultures far and wide through the inspiring narratives that capture the way communities work together to make sense of the world around them.

This is essential reading for everyone who delights in stories of imagination, action, and adventure, taking new generations back in time to love and learn from the stories of the past.

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May 15, 2018
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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.

From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CSV2NZG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK (May 15, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 326228 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 859 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #79,229 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #5 in Ancient African History
- #8 in Celtic History
- #20 in Encyclopedias (Kindle Store)

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.

From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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Good synopsis of 104 myths.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019

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This is an excellent book for what it is - an overview and short synopsis of 104 myths from different cultures. The book is separated into major regions where the myths originated (ancient Greece, Rome, Asia, etc). I recommend this book. Please mark if you find my review helpful. Thank you so much!

115 people found this helpful

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P. C. Scearce

Great Source Books for students and for writers who need to refresh and find answers and original sources.

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018

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This series is great to have as a writer as a source reference as it not only gives a quick rundown of subjects but gives exacting sources for them so the reader (or writer in my case) can go to it to explore the complexities further. As well The Mythology book is well rounded bringing the mythologies of the African and other cultures into the genre once only dealing with Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythos.

42 people found this helpful

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Mosharraf Hossain

Missing Myth

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018

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This book should contains myth of Abrahamic religions, and others

37 people found this helpful

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TheVamPirateQueen

So much info and pictures!

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019

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Lovvvve this book! I am a grown a** adult and it was a wonderful read! It has pictures, art, timelines, maps etc! It’s also laid out in a very easy-to-learn former. It makes you want to keep reading!

23 people found this helpful

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Soren Kerk

pretty much ok book

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019

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used it for a class I taught in Mythology. GREAT GREAT price for what is almost a "coffee table book." Students liked it a lot. Me too, but it needs to be supplemented (of course) with other material to wring the magic out of myths. Since it is written by committee it lacks one overarching, penetrating look into what my "really" "Is". Read Von Neuman to get some of that: he's CGJung's top student. Wrote two fantastic fabulous books.

11 people found this helpful

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boomersm

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2022

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Another awesome book from DK. Very interesting. Looks great. Has a ton of information about mythology. If you enjoy mythology i would highly recommend this. No complaints.

3 people found this helpful

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Coast Dog

Informative

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022

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Lots of information but many of the time lines are too small to read without magnification when using a Kindle reader.

2 people found this helpful

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nikki

Nice Book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2019

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This book will make a great addition to my sons homeschool mythology course.

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Gazza

An Introduction to Mythology

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2018

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This book is not great on detail but it gives a good overview of mythologies from various world cultures, not just Greek and Roman, which many such books have done in the past. A more detailed coverage of world mythology can be found in Donna Rosenberg’s treatment of the subject (World Mythology: An Anthology of Great Myths and Epics). However, Rosenberg’s book lacks the quality illustrations and images that this book provides.

I hope you find my review helpful.

70 people found this helpful

Person McPerson

Hades

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2019

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Bought this book to study an older period of time but instead found who I am. I am a Greek God. I know it’s hard to believe, but when I read the page about hades- I instantly related. It just made sense... I am the god of the underworld.

58 people found this helpful

P1977

Well worth it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2018

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Used as a teaching aid and was very useful. Younger children may find the layout dense but I had twelve year-olds poring over it.

14 people found this helpful

Colin N

Great book for kids and adults

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018

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Everything you got taught at scholl but couldn't be bothered to take in. Great book for kids and adults alike

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Peter G

Great introduction to the subject.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2018

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Excellent. Well laid out as usual from DK. Very good introduction and starting point for further reading. Delivered promptly and in first class condition.

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