Folklore And Mythology category: 474 books

How many Greek gods, goddesses and heroes do you know of? Which of their stories do you like best? This book is a collection of Greece’s mythology, which is said to be their living stories. Myths are interesting tales because they are reflective of the collective belief and customs of a nation. These stories are rooted in today’s culture and traditions. Grab a copy today.

Packed with action, intrigue, trickery, and love, A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO NORSE MYTHOLOGY acquaints kids with the original North Germanic and Scandinavian folklore behind characters like Thor and Loki, plus other gods, goddesses, giants, dwarves, and more. The newest book in the best-selling,...

You can’t believe the story of how Leto gave birth to her twins! This story is one of motherly love and a woman’s jealousy. You will also learn about geography because yes, the Greek island of Delos is real! Read about mythology for a refreshing means to study virtues, geography and culture. Start with this book today!

Un’opera completa, unica nel suo genere, in cui i miti e le leggende dell’antica Grecia vengono esaminati e illustrati con precisione e accuratezza. Un’accurata analisi che parte dalle Divinità primordiali passando per i Titani, i Giganti, i Ciclopi, gli Dèi dell’Olimpo e degli Inferi, per...

Sempre maestoso nell’aspetto, sia che mormori dolcemente lungo le spiagge, sia che balzi irato contro gli scogli, il mare fu guardato dagli esseri umani, fin dai primi secoli, con riverenza o con paura inenarrabile. Altre volte fu creduto il regno sterminato di qualche potente divinità, che possedeva...

The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales...

Does your family have a favorite holiday meal? What are your birthday traditions? Do the older people in your family tell stories about their childhood and what life was like when they were young? All these are parts of family folklore. Tell Me a Story will help you better understand: • what family...

Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best...

Coinciding with the new Rick Riordan Magnus Chase series and the Marvel Age of Ultron DVD, featuring Thor, comes a new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning...

An exploration into all beasts fabled, fabricated, fantastical, and fanciful, from across the world, including the Chinese and Japanese Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and the spate of Sea Serpents sighted off the 19th century New England coast.

Improve your reading skills while learning about myths, legends, fairytales, and folklore with DK's exciting and engaging book, Mythical Beasts. These fantastic retellings feature great stories from mythology about terrifying dragons and monsters, magical winged animals, the undead, gods and goddesses,...

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers...

Introduce young readers to the basics of American Indian mythology, focusing on origin, intriguing anecdotes, lesser known but fascinating information, ties to modern culture, and more!

Introduce young readers to the basics of Roman mythology, focusing on origin, intriguing anecdotes, lesser known but fascinating information, ties to modern culture, and more!