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Myths and Legends :An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings
Myths and Legends :An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings
hardback
Published:
1 July, 2009
Description
Explore the world's great myths and legends, brought to life in this enthralling retelling of age-old stories passed down from generation to generation
From the heroes of Ancient Greece to The Dreaming of Australian aborigines, here are the myths that, thousands of years after they were first told, are still relevant today.
Unravel the meaning and context behind the myths, understand their cultural significance and discover the characters and themes. Famous artworks and artefacts exploring scenes from myths are explored and annotated revealing the symbolism and meaning behind them.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781405335522 |
| ISBN10 | 1405335521 |
| Number Of Pages | 352 |
| Item Weight | 1274 g |
| Product Dimensions | 203 x 241 x 29 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Philip Wilkinson has more than 50 titles to his credit in the fields of history, mythology, and the arts, including DK's Illustrated Dictionaries of Mythology and Religions and DK's Eyewitness Companion: Mythology, as well as A Celebration of Customs and Rituals of the World, which was endorsed by the United Nations.