Mythology in simple words

Who is the evil god Maui? What is the Mead of Poetry and what did it endow those who drank it with? What did ancient Egyptian mythology say about the Underworld? The book answers these and many other questions, about more than 80 myths from around the world. Written in simple and understandable language, with impressive diagrams and captivating stories, it analyzes with a fresh eye the myths and their significance for the cultures that created them. From Loki and Thor to Viracocha and Cuchulainn, each section examines fascinating heroes and their exploits, as well as the meaning of each myth. Whether you're new to mythology, a fan of lore and myth, or simply enjoy reading well-written stories, here you'll find myths that will captivate and enthrall you. CONTRIBUTORS Philip Wilkinson has written over 50 books on History, religion, arts and mythology, including Mythology and Religions from DK Publications' Eyewitness Companions series, Myths and Legends and A Celebration of Customs and Rituals of the World, which was adopted by the United Nations. Georgie Carroll is a PhD candidate at SOAS, University of London, working on ecoaesthetics in Indian literature. Dr Mark Faulkner lived and worked in Africa for 17 years before returning to university for his PhD, on the Boni hunter-gatherer community. Dr Jacob F. Field is a historian, Research Associate at the University of Cambridge. Dr. John Haywood studied Medieval History at the Universities of Lancaster, Cambridge and Copenhagen. Michael Kerrigan was a contributor to Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and Religion (1993) and The Times World Religion (2002). Neil Philip is the author of numerous books on folklore and mythology, Dr. Nicholaus Pumphrey is Assistant Professor of Theology and Curator of the Quayle Bible Collection at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Juliette Tocino-Smith is a postgraduate student at University College London.

Category: Popular social sciences and humanities
Pages: 352
Dimensions: 19.5 x 23.5 cm.
Color: Color
Cover: Hardcover