Mythology, myths, and legends

Shares stories from ancient Egyptian mythology, including tales about gods, pharoahs, and everyday citizens.

Discusses the legendary heroes and mythical gods from the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey.".

"Explores the stories of some of the most prominent figures in Roman mythology, such as Romulus and Remus, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Apollo and the story of the Aeneid. Each tale includes a detailed introduction to the culture of ancient Rome, as well as expert commentary written by scholars and specialists."--Provided by publisher.

Shares Native American myths from nine different culture areas.

"Explores the stories of some of the most prominent figures in Roman mythology, such as Romulus and Remus, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Apollo and the story of the Aeneid. Each tale includes a detailed introduction to the culture of ancient Rome, as well as expert commentary written by scholars and specialists."--.

Retells seven myths of the Inuit, and includes question-and-answer sections and an expert commentary.

Shares stories from ancient Egyptian mythology, including tales about gods, pharoahs, and everyday citizens.

Shares Native American myths from nine different culture areas.

Examines both legend and historical fact surrounding King Arthur and the Dark Ages in the British Isles.

Follow Odysseus as he hides in the Trojan horse and retakes Troy, fights the Cyclops, or fights enslavement by the sorceress Circe. In MYTHOLOGY OF THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY, author Karen Bornemann Spies details the heroic adventures in both the Iliad and the Odyssey, and includes informative interpretation and expert commentary.