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

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,

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

The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends - Tao Liu Tao

The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of

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

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

An authoritative A-Z guide to mythologies and legends of the East, with 500 sumptuous

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

Ancient Egyptian Warfare: Tactics, Weaponry and Ideology of the Pharaohs (Shaw Ian)(Pevná vazba)

A concise introduction to Ancient Egyptian warfare from the Neolithic period through to the Iron Age, covering everything from battle tactics to weaponry and battle injuries. The excellent preservation of Egyptian artifacts including bows, axes and chariots, means that it is possible to track the

Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes (Larrington Carolyne)(Pevná vazba)

The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by ?inn, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnar k, the prophesied end of the

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

War & Trade with the Pharaohs: An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt's Foreign Relations (Shaw Garry J.)(Pevná vazba)

The ancient Egyptians presented themselves as superior to all other people in the world; on temple walls, the pharaoh is shown smiting foreign enemies - people from Nubia, Libya and the Levant - or crushing them beneath his chariot. Officially, foreigners represented disorder and chaos - the

The Japanese Myths : A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits

The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend.This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts,

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

The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife

'Hello my newly dead friends. Gather round. My name is Bastet and I'm going to be your tour guide to the afterlife. Please make sure your bandages don't trail as we walk along.'Bastet is a mummified cat who is here to take you on a journey through the mystical death rituals of Ancient Egypt

Tales from the Caucasus: Captivating Myths and Legends from Circassia, Armenia, and Georgia (Clayton Matt)(Pevná vazba)

Did you know that the Caucasus region is home to a variety of myths and legends, some ancient, some medieval, and all influenced in some way by interactions with outside cultures?The Caucasus Mountains straddle the isthmus between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. The location of the Caucasus

Egyptian Gods: A Captivating Guide to Atum, Horus, Seth, Isis, Anubis, Ra, Thoth, Sekhmet, Geb, Hathor and Other Gods and Goddesses o (Clayton Matt)(Pevná vazba)

Explore Egyptian GodsIt is tempting to see ancient Egyptian religion as something relatively static, with a single pantheon whose nature and activities did not change throughout the three-thousand-year span of the Dynastic Period. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Throughout

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

Norse Myths: Viking Legends of Heroes and Gods (Dougherty Martin J.)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with 180 photographs, artworks and maps, Norse Myths is an exciting, engaging and highly informative exploration of a fascinating and highly influential world that will appeal to anyone interested in folklore and

The Macmillan Collection of Myths and Legends

A beautiful hardback treasury, containing over forty myths and legends from around the world. The perfect gift for mythology lovers of all ages. This glorious collection contains incredible stories from Greek and Norse mythology, such as Theseus and the Minotaur and Ragnarök, and famous British

Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, & Lore (Alexander Skye)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the myths, legends, and lore behind everyone's favorite sea creature--mermaids. The allure and mystery of mermaids has taken hold of our psyche for ages. From the Irish merrows who come on land to search for human husbands to the fake Fiji Mermaid made popular by P.T Barnum, these sea

Myths & Legends(Pevná vazba)

Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks and the Romans occupy the imagination but the ancient world was a lively and fertile source of

The Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome

The essential illustrated guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, vividly retelling their stories and exploring their origins. Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshipped them? Although their time of widespread

Tales of the Greek Heroes (Green Roger Lancelyn)(Pevná vazba)

Presents the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan