Myths of the World

A treasure trove of stories from the ancient world, retold by one of Ireland's greatest storytellers.This classic collection of myths and legends includes stories from all the major ancient civilisations, and some lesser known ones: Egypt and Greece, and Babylon and Rome, alongside Ireland and Iceland, India and Finland, China and Japan, Mexico, Peru and Polynesia. The tales range from creation stories to heroic epics, and feature Isis, Gilgamesh, Hercules and Pandora, to name but a few.This edition faithfully preserves Padraic Colum's original language. His lyrical rhythm and melody represent the very best of traditional storytelling.Includes Padraic Colum's essay, 'The Significance of Mythology'.

ISBN:	9780863153655
Publisher:	Floris Books
Imprint:	Floris Books
Published date:	25 Apr 2002
DEWEY:	398.2
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	351
Weight:	544g
Height:	233mm
Width:	159mm
Spine width:	27mm

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