Myths and Legends


Book Description

Tragedies and triumphs are memorable themes in this collection of thirty-five myths and legends from the ancient world. Including the lesser-known tales of Polynesia and the Americas alongside the greatest stories in Greek mythology, young readers will explore the folklore of past civilizations.




The Kingfisher Book of Mythology


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The great myths and legends of the ancient world are explained in this unique and wide-ranging reference with a glossary and more than 600 mythical characters. Full-color illustrations.




The Kingfisher Book of Myths and Legends


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A collection of thirty-five myths from around the world.




The Illustrated Book of Myths


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A collection of myths from many cultures.




The Kingfisher Treasury of Myths and Legends


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A collection of fourteen myths and legends from Greece, West Africa, Russia, and other parts of the world.




The Fisher King and the Handless Maiden


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In the tradition of Annie Dillard and Natalie Goldberg, this resource for writers and non-writers alike shows the act of writing to be a dynamic means of knowing, healing, and creating the body, mind, and spirit.




Kingfisher


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"A young man comes of age amid family secrets and revelations, and transformative magic."--Provided by publisher.




Myths and Legends of the Desert


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Myths and Legends of the Desert explores the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and shows how the gods they believed in helped them make sense of the world around them--from the rising and setting of the sun to the annual flooding of the Nile River. Discover how the pharaohs influenced the course of civilization in Egypt, and learn about the mythology surrounding scorpions and scarab beetles.




Jackalope Wives and Other Stories


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Winner of the Nebula and WSFA Short Fiction Awards. Includes "The Tomato Thief" winner of 2017 Hugo Award - Best Novelette From award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes a collection of short stories, including "Jackalope Wives," "The Tomato Thief," "Pocosin," and many others. By turns funny, lyrical, angry and beautiful, this anthology includes two all-new stories, "Origin Story" and "Let Pass The Horses Black," appearing for the first time in print.




Goddesses, Heroes, and Shamans


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The book tells the story of the peoples of the world and their vast, imaginative array of mythical characters, animals, places, and events.