The Puffin Book of World Myhts and Legends
Title | The Puffin Book of World Myhts and Legends PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Nair |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 121 |
Release | 2017-11-28 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 818475910X |
Timeless stories told anew Find out how the world was created, why the sun and the moon never meet each other though they live in the same sky, how clouds appeared to save mankind from the sun's scorching rays and why living creatures shed tears when they are in pain. Retold by bestselling author Anita Nair, these magical stories from all over the world come alive with a freshness and exuberance that is sure to delight and captivate readers of all ages.
The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths
Title | The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Nair |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2015-05-22 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 935118353X |
When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.
Tales of Ancient Egypt
Title | Tales of Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Lancelyn Green |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0147519179 |
Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1967.
The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt
Title | The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Joyce Tyldesley |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 520 |
Release | 2010-08-05 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 014196376X |
From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what they mean. Gathered from pyramid friezes, archaological finds and contemporary documents, these vivid and strange stories explain everything from why the Nile flooded every year to their beliefs about what exactly happened after death and shed fascinating light on what life was like for both rich and poor. Lavishly illustrated with colour pictures, maps and family trees, helpful glossaries explaining all the major gods and timelines of the Pharoahs and most importantly packed with unforgettable stories, this book offers the perfect introduction to Egyptian history and civilization.
Myths of the Norsemen
Title | Myths of the Norsemen PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Langford |
Publisher | Puffin Classics |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2024-09-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780241735411 |
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this epic edition of Myths of the Norsemen. The great Norse sagas are full of magic and heroic deeds. Odin's wanderings, Thor's hammer, the death of Bakkur, the vision of Ragnarok - tales which have been told since time immemorial - are given a fresh life in this version, written as one continuous exciting adventure story.
Tales of the Greek Heroes
Title | Tales of the Greek Heroes PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Lancelyn Green |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 2009-03-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0141325283 |
Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the worldýthe adventures of Perseus, the labors of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonautsýare vividly retold in this single, connected narrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming of the Immortals to the first fall of Troy. With fresh dialogue and a brisk pace, the myths of this version are enthrallingly vivid.Rick Riordan is the author of the New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
Myths and Legends from Around the World
Title | Myths and Legends from Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Meera Uberoi |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Fables |
ISBN | 9789350362471 |
Meera Uberoi's Myths and Legends from Around the World, published by Ratna Sagar, is a collection of 12 fantastical tales that will appeal to all readers, young and old, who have a keen interest in myths and legends of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, and heroes. The book includes: