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.

 

There are 192 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 1995 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Caroline Pitcher's story Kevin the Blue won the Independent Story of the Year Award in 1993. Caroline's first book for Frances Lincoln was The Snow Whale with Jackie Morris, chosen as one of Child Education's Best Books of 1996 and shortlisted for the 1997 Children's Book Award. Nilesh Mistry was born in Bombay. He came to Britain in 1975 and studied illustration at Harrow School of Art and Central St Martin's School of Art. He lives in Harrow. Neil Philip is a writer and a critic with an interest in the fairy tale.