The Mythology Book ― Big Ideas Simply Explained

Eighty of the world’s greatest myths and characters, from the gods of Greek mythology to the Norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics.

From early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth and unravel the meanings behind the stories, getting to the heart of the importance of mythology to different cultures worldwide. More than just stories, myths are a testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them. Here you will discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, and Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, aided by his ability to change shape and gender. Beyond the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse myths, this book delves into the stories of the Australian aborigines, the Cherokee, and the Aztecs, each brimming with amazing characters and insights into human existence.

This newest title in the bestselling Big Ideas series pairs engaging visual style with global coverage of world myths—profiling everything from the well-known tales of the Greeks, Norsemen, and Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia—bringing the wisdom of the ages to life.

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Greece: Michael Kerrigan has written or contributed to dozens of books on mythology and the ancient world.
Rome and Egypt: Neil Philip is a writer, folklorist, and poet. He has written many books on mythology, including The Penguin Book of English Folktales. His work has won numerous awards and honors, including the Aesop Award of the American Folklore Society and the Literary Criticism Book Award of the Children's Literature Association.
Norse: Dr. John Haywood is a Cambridge-educated expert on the history of Dark Age Europe. He is also the author of The Penguin Atlas of the Vikings and Great Migrations.
British Isles: Mary Budzik has written or contributed to many books, including Basher's Mythology.
Ancient Near East: Dr. Nicholaus Pumphrey is an assistant professor of religious studies at Baker University in Kansas.
India: Georgie Carroll is a PhD candidate at London's School of Oriental and African Studies, specializing in South Asian myth, ritual, and folklore.
China, Japan, South America: Dr. Jacob Field has contributed to several books and published articles in journals including Economic History Review, London Journal, and Urban History.
Africa: Dr. Mark Faulkner is a senior teaching fellow at at London's School of Oriental and African Studies.