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Title: Illustrated Book of Myths: Tales & Legends of the World by Neil Philip, Nilesh Mistry ISBN: 0-7894-0202-5 Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: September, 1995 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Magical Myths
Comment: When Neil Philip and Nilesh Mistry work on a project together, something almost magical happens. I am completely in love with every book either of these highly talented souls have worked on.
Myths, these narratives, involving supernatural or fantasy people, embody admired ideas on expected or social phenomena. In this selection, we are given glimpses into the culture from which the myth originated.
Background information, color photographs, geographical context and the illustrations by Nilesh Mistry make this a compelling read. The most popular myths from all over the world are included and are retold by Neil Philip who is an authority on mythology and folklore. The stories are grouped together so you can see not only the variations in the same type of story, but also see the similarities between cultures.
The myths are divided up into: Creation Myths, Beginnings, Fertility and Cultivation, Gods and People, Gods and Animals, Visions of The End and a special section about who is who in mythology called: Gods and Pantheons.
The myths are: Egyptian, Serbian, Norse, Chinese, Japanese, Australian, Iranian, Native American, Siberian, Sumerian, Indonesia, Sumerian, Finnish, Greek, Norse, Polynesian, West African, East African, Celtic, Hittite, Indian, Anglo-Saxon, Welsh, Haitian, Roman, Aztec, Irish, Inuit.
While the Greek story of Midas and the Golden touch is very familiar, the Japanese story of Benten and the Serpent King was completely new to me. More familiar tales include: Gilgamesh, The Great Flood, The Tree of Life, The Sword in the Stone, The Holy Grail, Beowulf and The Fall of Icarus.
You will enjoy reading the retellings that evoke a feeling of the original tales, and seeing the amazing full-color illustrations and color photographs that breathe new life into these delightful stories.
A Celebration of our Infinite Imaginations.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Stories and Great Research
Comment: The Illustrated Book of Myths is full of wonderful stories from all over the world. I give this book as a baby gift. It is great to read to small children and the stories will reappear for the children as they grow. Characters and stories from myths occur in much poetry, drama, essays, and fiction. This is also a good book to "look stuff up in" as one of my children says. The information is readily available and easy to find. And the illustrations are just fabulous.
Rating: 4
Summary: A wonderful cultural experience!
Comment: This book suited my purposes perfectly! It was bought with the intent to introduce the myths and legends of other cultures to my young son. The stories are not terribly long, an average of 1-4 pages in length. A great book for children and adults alike!
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Title: Ancient World (World History Series) by Fiona Chandler ISBN: 0746027605 Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd Pub. Date: December, 1999 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Sister Wendy's Story of Painting (Enhanced and Expanded Edition) by Wendy Beckett, Patricia Wright, Sister Wendy Beckett ISBN: 0789468050 Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: 01 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: Who Built the Pyramids? by Jane Chisholm, Stuart Reid, Sue Stitt ISBN: 0746020368 Publisher: E D C Publications Pub. Date: March, 1996 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: Old Testament Days: An Activity Guide by Nancy I. Sanders ISBN: 1556523548 Publisher: Chicago Review Press Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: How the Bible Came to Us: The Story of the Book That Changed the World by Meryl Doney ISBN: 0745920985 Publisher: Chariot Victor Pub Pub. Date: September, 1997 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
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