The illustrated book of myths - Neil Philip

Myths are the dreams of mankind
at once utterly strange and hauntingly familiar. They tell of beginnings and ends
creation and destruction
life and death...
This beautifully illustrated book gathers together many of the most popular myths from all over the world
including a selection of the great Classical tales of Greece and Rome
and myths from Norse
Celtic
Egyptian
Native American
Aboriginal
African
and Asian traditions. They are retold for readers of all ages in a vivid
accessible style by Neil Philip
an authority on myth and folklore. The illustrations by Nilesh Mistry link the main episodes of each myth
involving readers in its action and atmosphere.
This exciting new approach also provides intriguing glimpses into the cultures from which these myths have sprung. Background information
accompanied by colour photographs
explores the tales' historical
cultural
and geographical context. The stories are grouped together thematically- allowing readers to appreciate not only the differences
but also the uncanny similarities between many of the world's cultures.
The Illustrated Book of Myths brings together and illuminates timeless
universal stories
many of which form part of our literary heritage. Its special qualities make this collection both an important reference book for all the family and a lasting source of inspiration and delight.