Ancient Myths
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Exciting stories, extraordinary creatures, and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come together in this compendium of Norse myths - first told long ago by the Vikings.
Read about Thor, the god of thunder and how he once disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge on a giant and retrieve his powerful hammer - Mjölnir, and how Sif, the goddess of fertility had her long golden hair cut off by Loki, the trickster god. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the awe, majesty and intrigue of the original tales.
Author: Matt Ralphs writes children's non-fiction and middle grade novels, with a focus on history, myths and folklore. He worked as an editor for many years and has helped to create any type of book you may care to imagine.
Ancient Myths Collection: Greek Myths, Norse Myths and Egyptian Myths
by Jean Menzies and Matt Ralphs
Ancient Myths Collection is the ideal box set for children interested in the history and mythology of ancient Greece, the Vikings, and the ancient Egyptians.
Each book features a mix of 20 or more exciting stories, including classic favorites - such as the Greek myth Pandora's Jar, the Norse legend The Binding of Fenrir, and the Egyptian myth Horus and the Snake. The tales are told in lively, easy-to-understand language and are brought to life with stylized illustrations.
This ancient myths box set for kids offers:
- Three books containing an engaging collection of ancient myths and the history from different cultures.
- Information and key facts presented in bite-sized chunks for children aged 7-9, supported by illustrations and profiles to explore each topic.
- A collection of stories with gripping narratives and tales of gods, heroes, monsters, and magic.
This collection of ancient myths is retold for children, with profile pages covering the need-to-know information about key characters, and reference chapters delve into the background of each culture, exploring topics such as Greek art, Norse storytelling, and the pharaohs of Egypt. The pronunciation guides at the back of each book help with new names and the glossaries explain tricky words.
¿Sabes cómo la hechicera Medea ayudó a dormir al dragón que cuidaba del vellocino de oro, o cómo la diosa japonesa Ame-No-uzume salvó al mundo de la oscuridad eterna? ¿Quieres conocer la historia de Hua Mulan, la guerrera que inspiró la peli de Disney?
Una fantástica recopilación de relatos, mitos y leyendas protagonizadas por intrépidas heroínas, diosas, criaturas mágicas y otros apasionantes personajes femeninos, narrados como cuentos y extraordinariamente ilustrados.
- Un regalo perfecto para niños de 7 a 9 años con interés por la mitología clásica y universal.
- Incluye más de 30 increíbles relatos: clásicos populares e historias menos conocidas.
- Retrata más de 80 mujeres de leyenda de todas las culturas del mundo.
- Con originales ilustraciones a todo color en cada página.
Un precioso libro ilustrado que despertará la curiosidad de los más pequeños y hará las delicias de toda la familia.
Discover the stories of goddesses and other powerful women shared throughout the ages in this beautifully illustrated compendium for children.
With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by award-winning author Jean Menzies, with striking illustrations bringing these magical myths and tales to life.
Find out how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing; how ancient Greek witch Medea helped to defeat a dragon; and how legendary Celtic warrior Scáthachtrained the hero Cú Chulainn to fight.
Inside the pages of this mythical book for kids, you can find:
- More than 80 profiles of women – combining the appeal of narrative stories with core-reference material.
- A wide selection of stories – some well-known myths and legends and, some less well-known
- Foil on the front jacket and spine make this book an attractive gift to be treasured.
Goddesses and Heroines is the ideal book for children aged 7-9 with foil on the cover and stunning illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories.