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Myths legends: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings - Wilkinson, Philip
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Myths legends: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings
Type : Books
SKU: VV1610173
ISBN: 9780241387054
Pages: 352
Format: 199 x 235 x 26
Cover: Hardback
Year: 2019
Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY (DORLING KINDERSLEY)
Your Price: $150.82
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Краткая аннотация:
Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide. What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? Combining vivid retellings of famous legends with over 1,000 illustrations of characters, famous artworks, and artefacts, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture. Delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, which hold the key to such phrases as «Achilles' heel», as well as the lesser-known but richly colourful myths of Africa and the Americas. Explore global ideas such as fate and fortune, and the Underworld, and find out about the key characters - heroes, tricksters, and gods - that make up each myth system. Filled with the cultural and religious meanings behind each legend, and t |
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