Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw

Mythologica

An Encyclopedia of Gods, Monsters and Mortals From Ancient Greece

Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw, Victoria Topping, Stephen P. Kershaw

Wide Eyed Editions · Print & ebook · September 3, 2019

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Who it’s for
A layered, browseable myth compendium with display-worthy presence and a handy reference feel.
Genres
Myths & Folklore, Encyclopedias, Ancient History for Kids
Published
Wide Eyed Editions, September 3, 2019

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Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other. Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping color from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr. Stephen Kershaw.

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Uncover the colorful lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, earth-dwelling mortals, and terrifying monsters as you journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today. Each boldly designed spread presents a figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their defining attributes, and a summary of their story, along with multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of famous mythological tales and historical events, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War, and the story of the Argonauts. An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000 followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping’s artwork is a fusion of technological and traditional techniques that combines photography, painting, and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made. The thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic, and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters, and gods.

Mythic Compendium

A layered, browseable myth compendium with display-worthy presence and a handy reference feel.

Come here for

  • myths in encyclopedia form
  • gods, monsters, mortals

Expect

  • giftable keepsake
  • easy dip-in browsing

Where it sits

Myths & Folklore92%
Ancient History for Kids65%
Encyclopedias63%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Encyclopedias
  • World Religions
  • Myths & Folklore
Authors
Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw, Victoria Topping, Stephen P. Kershaw
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Published
September 3, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Encyclopedias