Mythology

Title
Mythology

Personal Author EPSB
Neil, Philip

Summary
Explores a variety of concepts based in mythology from gods and goddesses to giants and shapeshifters. Examines myths surrounding creation, the afterlife, and the end of the world. Includes resources for further information, a glossary, and color photographs.

Year Published
2017

Series
Eyewitness

Physical Description
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Edition
Relaunch ed.

Note
Includes index.

Contents
Mythology -- Creation of the world -- The cosmos -- Sun and moon -- Humankind -- Supreme beings -- Floods and storms -- The elements -- The natural world -- Fertility and birth -- Children of the gods -- Ancestor worship -- Evil forces -- Superheroes -- Journeys and quests -- Divine weapons -- Gods of war -- Contacting the spirits -- Love and fortune -- Tricksters -- Giants and small folk -- Animal idols -- Mythical beasts -- Shapeshifters -- Painting the story -- Universal creatures -- The afterlife -- Sacred sites -- End of the world -- Did you know? -- Mythical meanings -- Find out more.

Subject
Mythology.

Electronic Access
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Summary
Explores a variety of concepts based in mythology from gods and goddesses to giants and shapeshifters. Examines myths surrounding creation, the afterlife, and the end of the world. Includes resources for further information, a glossary, and color photographs.

ISBN
9781465462466

Publisher
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2017.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Gold Bar398.2 PHIBook30127000145180Non-Fiction