Mythology - Neil Philip

Why did Zeus carry a thunderbolt? Which instrument did Pan play? Where did the jackal-headed god Anubis stand guard? When did Baba Yaga use a mortar and pestle? Why did the god Maui catch the Sun in a noose? All these questions and more
are answered in Mythology
an outstanding and original Eyewitness Guide. For as long as humans have inhabited the world
they have tried to explain its many mysteries
from how the world was created to what happens after death. Every society
from Greek and Roman to Aztec and African
has its own collection of myths - special stories that attempt to make sense of the world around us. Although their cultures may differ
many societies tell curiously similar stories of gods
heroes
giants
and beasts with amazing powers. Such myths may be thousands of years old
passed down by word of mouth through the generations
or recorded in words or pictures. Outstanding and original photography provides a unique glimpse of hundreds of magical myths from around the world. The author Neil Philip has a PhD in mythology and folklore
and has written many mythology titles for both children and adults
including The Illustrated Book of Myths
and
Annotated Myths and Legends for Dorling Kindersley.