Heroes Of Myth And Legend
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Author |
: David West |
Publisher |
: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages |
: 35 |
Release |
: 2011-08-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781448854370 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1448854377 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis Heroes of Myths and Legends by : David West
Famous heroes from ancient myths are put to the test in this thrilling volume. Heroic figures, from Odysseus to Mulan, duke it out, while fascinating historical information is revealed. This fact-filled book explores the magical stories associated with each character, including their origins and greatest mythical feat. Exciting text and enthralling illustrations keep young readers interested.
Author |
: Michael Wood |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 284 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0520247248 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780520247246 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis In Search of Myths & Heroes by : Michael Wood
In this companion to a forthcoming PBS series, Wood journeys to some of the remotest places on earth in search of four of mankind's most powerful myths: Shangri-La, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba, and King Arthur.
Author |
: Benj Ide Wheeler |
Publisher |
: Wentworth Press |
Total Pages |
: 706 |
Release |
: 2019-03-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0530175126 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780530175126 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis Heroes of Myth and Legend by : Benj Ide Wheeler
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author |
: Charles Lamb |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 726 |
Release |
: 1903 |
ISBN-10 |
: NYPL:33433068188311 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Heroes of Myth and Legend by : Charles Lamb
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: Flame Tree Collections |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2020-09-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1839641665 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781839641664 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis Heroes & Heroines Myths & Tales by :
Our worldwide storytelling heritage is vast and varied and yet contains common threads, themes and motifs running throughout the many legends, whether they hail from the dusty plains of Africa or the cherry-blossom-blanketed hills of Japan. This astonishing anthology, in Flame Tree’s covetable series of myths and tales, gathers together the most iconic and entertaining tales of adventure and daring from around the world. From Perseus the Gorgon-Slayer of Greek myhology, and the exploits of Frithiof the Bold of Norse saga fame, to the tragic tale of Irish heroine Deirdre, these exciting stories vibrate with the heart and soul of age-old narrative. An extended introduction is followed by four main sections, with mythic stories from Mexico, Egypt, India and more: Tales of Warriors, Travel & Adventure; Heroes & Heroines in Literature & Poetry; Legends of the Gods, Demigods & Culture Heroes; Leading Ladies & Affairs of the Heart.
Author |
: Otto Rank |
Publisher |
: DigiCat |
Total Pages |
: 100 |
Release |
: 2023-11-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: EAN:8596547732785 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Myth of the Birth of the Hero by : Otto Rank
The Myth of the Birth of the Hero is a book by German psychoanalyst Otto Rank in which the author puts forth a psychoanalytical interpretation of mythological heroes, specifically with regard to legends about their births. The book comprises three parts. In the first section, Rank introduces his topic of investigation; In the work's second section, Rank closes analyzes myths about the births of Sargon of Akkad, Moses, Karna, Oedipus, Paris, Telephos, Perseus, Dionysus, Gilgamesh, Cyrus the Great, Trakhan, Tristan, Romulus, Hercules, Jesus, Sigurd, Lohengrin, and Sceafa. In the final section, Rank lays out a rough outline that he claims can be applied to almost all mythical birth stories.
Author |
: Petra Press |
Publisher |
: Metro Books |
Total Pages |
: 180 |
Release |
: 1997 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1567994334 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781567994339 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Heroes of Mythology by : Petra Press
A collection of stories from different cultures that demonstrate the diverse roles heroes play in mythology.
Author |
: Korwin Briggs |
Publisher |
: Workman Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 305 |
Release |
: 2018-08-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781523503780 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1523503785 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gods and Heroes by : Korwin Briggs
Meet the Original Superheroes. Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther...there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began. Okuninushi, the Japanese hero who defeated eighty brothers to become king and then traded it all for a chance at immortality. Featuring more than 70 characters from 23 cultures around the world, this A-to-Z encyclopedia of mythology is a who's who of powerful gods and goddesses, warriors and kings, enchanted creatures and earthshaking giants whose stories have been passed down since the beginning of time—and are now given fresh life for a new generation of young readers. Plus, You'll Learn All About: Dragons: The Hydra, St. George's Dragon, and the Australian Rainbow Snake Giants: Grendel, Balor of the Evuil Eye, Polyphemus, and the Purusha with the thousand heads Monsters: Manticore, Sphinx, Minotaur, Thunderbird, and Echidne, mother of the Nemean lion that nearly killed Heracles Underworlds: Travel to Hades, Valhalla, and the Elysian Fields
Author |
: Brenda Ralph Lewis |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 156 |
Release |
: 1980 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:1319801622 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis The world of myth and legend by : Brenda Ralph Lewis
Author |
: Joseph Campbell |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages |
: 107 |
Release |
: 1988 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780586085714 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0586085718 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Hero with a Thousand Faces by : Joseph Campbell
A study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest times. It takes in Greek Apollo, Maori and Jewish rites, the Buddha, Wotan, and the bothers Grimm's Frog-King.