Gods and Robots: Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology (Mayor Adrienne)(Paperback)

Gods and Robots: Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology (Mayor Adrienne)(Paperback)

The fascinating untold story of how the ancients imagined robots and other forms of artificial life--and even invented real automated machines The first robot to walk the earth was a bronze giant called Talos. This wondrous machine was created not by MIT Robotics Lab, but by Hephaestus, the Greek

Celtic Myths - A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Aldhouse-Green Miranda)(Pevná vazba)

Celtic Myths explores every aspect of Irish and Welsh myths in this appealing and authoritative guide. Besides vividly retelling the tales, Miranda Aldhouse-Green brings her expertise in the archaeology of the Iron Age and particularly shamanism to bear on the mythical world she describes, with

Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt - Jean Menziesová

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information,

Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology (Sears Kathleen)(Paperback)

Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology. From the

The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women Across the Ancient World (Mayor Adrienne)(Paperback)

The real history of the Amazons in war and love Amazons--fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world--were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a

Lap of the Gods - Travels in Crete and the Aegean Islands (Dudley Jill)(Paperback / softback)

In Lap of the Gods Jill Dudley explores the ancient Greek myths and legends of Crete and other Aegean islands, describing the landscape and the individuality of each as well as the characters she

Greek Myths - Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece (DK)(Pevná vazba)

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Shaw Garry J.)(Pevná vazba)

This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt's deities in the natural environment; the

Roman Myths: Gods, Heroes, Villains and Legends of Ancient Rome - Martin J. Dougherty

In ancient Rome (753 BC – 476 AD) mythology was integral to various aspects of society, from religion, to politics, to the founding of the city. Today, we may encounter the legacy of these stories before we encounter the stories themselves, whether this is in day-to-day speech, the 18th century

Gods, Rites, Rituals and Religion of Ancient Egypt: A Fascinating Exploration of the Myths and Mythology of the World's Great Civilization, in 370 Stu (Gahlin Lucia)(Paperback)

Ancient Egyptian Myths - Gods and Pharoahs, Creation and the Afterlife (Chambers Catherine)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with 180 artworks and photographs, Ancient Egyptian Myths is an engaging and highly informative exploration of a rich mythology that still fascinates

Aztec Mythology: The Gods and Myths of Ancient Mexico (Berg Sebastian)(Paperback)

The Aztec civilization of Central Mexico consisted of several communities with distinct cultures and languages. The Nahuatl-speaking tribes were the most popular and celebrated rituals based on their own version of myths and stories. While the Mesoamerican cultures shared many stories, rituals, and

Norse Myths and Legends - Viking tales of gods and heroes (Whittock Martyn)(Paperback / softback)

A collection of lively and accessible retellings of the major Norse myths and legends, with commentary to explain what is going on and its

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 11: Gods Of Thunder (Bradman Tony)(Paperback / softback)

Gods of Thunder retells two myths about gods. Someone has stolen Thor's magic hammer and he needs to get it back before the ice giants invade! In another story,Vulcan is thrown through the smoke of Mount Etna as a baby and grows up with a love of fire. TreeTops Myths and Legends are a fascinating

Chinese Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece (Smith-Llera Danielle)(Paperback / softback)

Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they weren't all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the

Sumerian Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Ancient Sumer and Their Importance to the Sumerians (Clayton Matt)(Pevná vazba)

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Sumerian myths, then keep reading...This book includes tales of gods and goddesses, both major and minor, as well as kings and heroes, both historical and mythical. One such king is the hero of what many scholars believe to be the first written

Indian Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character this fantastic new book, Indian Myths, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, and reveals the boundless energy that has brought

An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya (Miller Mary Ellen)(Paperback)

The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya is the first-ever English-language dictionary of Mesoamerican mythology and religion. Nearly 300 entries, from accession to yoke, describe the main gods and symbols of the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Maya, Teotihuacanos, Mixtecs, Toltecs, and Aztecs. Topics

The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths (Hansen William)(Paperback)

The first anthology to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories--from myths and fairy tales to jokes Captured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh--these are just some of the colorful

Myths & Legends of India, Egypt, China & Japan: The Mythology of the East: The Fabulous of the Heroes, Gods and Warriors of Ancient Egypt and Asia (Storm Rachel)(Paperback)

An authoritative A-Z to the mythologies of the East, with 500 entries and 400

Egyptian Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their inventive mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book of classic

Universe, The Gods And Mortals - Ancient Greek Myths (Vernant Jean-Pierre)(Paperback / softback)

Presents a study of Greek mythology. This book takes you from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the destiny of Oedipus and to Perseus' confrontation with the

Temple of Dreams: A Novel of Now and Then (Mathews Carolyn)(Paperback)

Modern and ancient lives cross in this tale of romance and self discovery, dreams and