Neil Philip
1) Mythology
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
5) Robin Hood
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Language
English
Description
Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived in Sherwood Forest as an outlaw dedicated to fighting tyranny. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
13) Illustrated dictionary of mythology: heroes, heroines, gods, and goddesses from around the world
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Organized by geographic region and with characters from the same stories and episodes grouped together, this comprehensive book is an excellent reference tool. Legendary heroes appear with their adversaries to set each myth in context, as do gods and goddesses of the underworld and mythical beasts.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Religion has influenced human culture since prehistory, shaping everything from the politics of war and peace to notions of morality and issues of sex, reproduction, and family. On an individual level, it has also offered people a sense of meaning, purpose, and comfort, and even today, when science appears to offer answers to many of the world's conundrums, faith persists and many religions--including Christianity and Islam--are still growing. The...
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Part of the Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book introduces the great and the good, from the gods of ancient Greece to the stories of the Cherokee People of North America. Going beyond the ancient worlds, this book brings to life influential tales of Aboriginal Australians and the Aztecs, each packed with compelling characters, plot twists and turns, and incredible insight into human existence.