Bold reader - open your mystical map and get ready to travel
through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward
and punishment. Meet gods, goddesses and demigods, serpents,
coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and cavort with sea
nymphs, mystical women, terrifying beasts and volcano people - as
you discover different tales of how the world began. These
powerful, fascinating myths and legends will transport you to every
corner of the globe. You'll journey from ancient to modern times,
from hot climates to freezing temperatures, from mountaintops to
seafloors. The stories in this book link you to past generations;
these tales have been passed down through a long line of oral
traditions. The souls of ancestors, the lives of heroes and the
fates of mortals are waiting to be discovered. Myths and legends
are retold by Alli Brydon and beautifully illustrated by Julia
Iredale. Myths from Africa include: 'The Creation of the World'
from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo 'The Tale
of the Ghosts and the Flutes' from the Beba people of Cameroon
'Anansi and the Box of Stories' from the Ashanti people of
present-day Ghana Myths from Europe include: The Selkies from
Scottish mythology 'Athena, Arachne and the Duelling Looms' from
Greek mythology Myths from Asia include: Lord Ganesh from the Hindu
pantheon 'Nyai Loro Kidul, Queen of the Sea' from Indonesian
mythology Myths of Oceania include: 'The Legend of Maui' from
Polynesian mythology Uluru from the Anangu people of Australia The
Rainbow Serpent from the Aboriginal people of Australia Myths of
the Americas include: 'Coyote Steals Fire for the People' from the
Native American people of the United States 'The Hero Twins Visit
the Underworld' from the Mayan People of Mesoamerica The Mapinguary
from Brazilian mythology Myths from the Arctic include: Sedna, the
Mother of the Sea from Inuit mythology Niekija and the Northern
Lights from Sami Shamanism About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet
Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely
Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years,
Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers,
many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 | Review
by: Carolina P.
Nice collection with beautiful illustrations. I want to learn more about myths from various cultures, and this seems like a nice starting point (even though aimed at children or young adults). Includes a few stories from different continents. Book is large, works well as a coffee table book. Arrived in good condition.
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