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7) Zeus
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[2003]
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English
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Relates the exploits of Zeus and his importance in Greek mythology, including his connection to such figures as Pandora and Hercules, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
8) Roman myths
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Make the mythology of ancient Rome come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Roman gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Jupiter, the king of the gods and the god of thunder and lightning, and Neptune, the powerful god of the seas, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced...
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Make the mythology of ancient Egypt come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Egyptian gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Ra, the sun god, who created the world, and Osiris, the god of the dead and ruler of the Underworld, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced...
10) Greek myths
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Make the mythology of ancient Greece come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Greek gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Zeus, the king of the gods, who ruled the sky, and Poseidon, the god and ruler of the seas, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture...
11) Norse myths
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Make ancient Norse mythology come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Norse gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Thor, the god of thunder who struck fear into his enemies, and Odin, the chief god and master of wisdom and magic, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced...
12) Athena
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
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Relates the exploits of Athena and her importance in Greek mythology, including her connection to such figures as Jason and Odysseus, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
13) Poseidon
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Pub. Date
[2004]
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English
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An introduction to the character of Poseidon and his roles in Greek mythology.
14) Hercules
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
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Relates the exploits of Hercules and his importance in Roman mythology, including his connection to such figures as King Augeas and Queen Hippolyte, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
15) Venus
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[2003]
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English
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Relates the exploits of Venus and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Aeneus and Adonis, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
17) Diana
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[2003]
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English
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Relates the exploits of Diana and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Actaeon and Orion, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
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Storytelling is such an integral part of Middle Eastern culture that it's unsurprising that Scheherazade spun tales to save her own life in 1,001 Nights. This volume recounts the legends of the region, spanning several cultures. The book provides historical and cultural context to create a vivid understanding of Middle Eastern lore.
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Creation tales, stories of tricksters, and descriptions of deities are just a few elements of the rich tradition of the mythology of ancient Egypt and Africa. This bright book celebrates the diversity of these stories and takes a close look at the cultures they stemmed from. The book also examines how these captivating ancient myths and legends continue to appear in culture today.
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Early American folktales demonstrate the ambitions and values of the first settlers in the United States, including bravery, honesty, and a pioneering spirit. These legends, tall tales, and fairytales also introduced beloved figures like Babe the Blue Ox and Paul Bunyan. This book explains the traditions of storytelling that are uniquely American and describes how historical events shaped the stories we still tell in modern day.
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