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Out of dark and violent centuries, legends of a great leader arose. King Arthur became one of the most famous figures in British literature. During the Dark Ages, Britain was without a king and the land was divided. Death and destruction reigned over the land as power-hungry overlords armed themselves and fought against their fellow countrymen. Evelyn Wolfson examines both legend and historical fact surrounding King Arthur and the Dark Ages in the...
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Long before they were written down, American Indian myths were kept alive by a strong oral tradition. Have you ever wondered how the world was made? This book discusses this mystery, along with other myths and legends from different culture areas throughout North America. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars....
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As many as six thousand years ago, when their civilization flourished in the Nile River valley, the ancient Egyptians told many of the myths in this book. Author Don Nardo discusses various myths, including "The Creation of the Gods and Humans," and "The Near Destruction of Humanity." Nardo also introduces us to the story within a story in "The Shipwrecked Sailor." Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters,...
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Readers will follow Odysseus as he hides in the Trojan horse and retakes Troy, fights the Cyclops, or fights enslavement by the sorceress Circe. Author Karen Bornemann Spies details the heroic adventures in both the Iliad and the Odyssey, and includes informative interpretation and expert commentary, as well as a Question and Answer section.
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"Explores the stories of some of the most prominent figures in Roman mythology, such as Romulus and Remus, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Apollo and the story of the Aeneid. Each tale includes a detailed introduction to the culture of ancient Rome, as well as expert commentary written by scholars and specialists."--
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