Contains twenty-three myths and legends from around the world, from a Russian Christmas legend to an Alaskan Merit myth, they tell the stories of half-remembered heroes of ancient times, or ordinary people whose lives were changed by some mystery, or who performed some great deed.
Contains twenty-two myths and legends from around the world, from a Greek myth to a legend from Ceylon, they tell the stories of half-remembered heroes of ancient times, or ordinary people whose lives were changed by some mystery, or who performed some great deed.
the bizarre truths behind 50 world-famous mysteries
Lamy, Matt
2012
Documents history's most enduring urban myths, covering topics ranging from the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot to spontaneous combustion and Roswell, and includes information about the latest investigations.
Reveals the truths and teachings that lie behind many of the Egyptian myths, and addresses the question of the role that storytelling played in this diverse society.
a treasury of Greek and Roman legends, art, and history
Bingham, Jane
2008
Reveals the truths and teachings that lie behind many of the Classical Greek and Roman myths, and addresses the question of the role that storytelling played in these diverse societies.
Reveals the truths and teachings that lie behind many of the Chinese myths, and addresses the question of the role that storytelling played in this diverse society.
Describes several legends that have intrigued people for centuries including the lost city of Atlantis, the stories of King Arthur, and the search for the city of El Dorado.
Jewish stories set in Jerusalem, adapted from the Talmud and Midrash, Hasidic sources, and oral tradition, with origins in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
