The Mythology Book by DK

The Mythology Book

DK, Various

DK · Print & ebook · January 11, 2022

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A compact way into Greek and Roman myths, built for curious browsing and quick reference.
Genres
Folklore & Mythology, Comparative Religion
Published
DK, January 11, 2022

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Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike!

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The Mythology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Mythology, with: - More than 80 classics retold and explained in mythology - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Mythology Book lets you delve into each myth, discover the meanings behind them, and understand their significance to different cultures worldwide - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll find global coverage of world myths, profiling everything from the well-known tales of the Greeks, Norsemen, and Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia. Your Mythological Questions, Simply Explained Learn about myths in this essential guide, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many classic stories, The Mythology Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld - and much more. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Mythology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Mythic Primer

A compact way into Greek and Roman myths, built for curious browsing and quick reference.

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  • mythology shelf appeal
  • clear, browseable entry point

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  • nonfiction framing
  • easy category fit

Where it sits

Folklore & Mythology95%
Comparative Religion27%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism
  • How Cultures Work
  • Folklore & Mythology
Authors
DK, Various
Publisher
DK
Published
January 11, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism