Bibliograph

Myths and legends of the world, retold by Alli Brydon ; illustrated by Julia Iredale

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Myths and legends of the world, retold by Alli Brydon ; illustrated by Julia Iredale

Language

eng

Illustrations

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Myths and legends of the world

Responsibility statement

retold by Alli Brydon ; illustrated by Julia Iredale

Summary

Bold reader - open your mystical map and get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods, goddesses and demigods, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and cavort with sea nymphs, mystical women, terrifying beasts and volcano people - as you discover different tales of how the world began. These powerful, fascinating myths and legends will transport you to every corner of the globe. You'll journey from ancient to modern times, from hot climates to freezing temperatures, from mountaintops to seafloors. The stories in this book link you to past generations; these tales have been passed down through a long line of oral traditions. The souls of ancestors, the lives of heroes and the fates of mortals are waiting to be discovered

Target audience

juvenile

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