A collection of myths from many cultures.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Who's Who in Myth and Legend is devoted mainly to Greek and Roman mythology, telling with great precision and detail the stories of all the ancient deities and their deeds. The last three chapters in this edition cover Norse, German, Hindu and Egyptian mythology. Myths have been the inspiration for art, literature and music down the ages so that they still exercise an important influence on life today.

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children’s imaginations. National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. A family tree and a “cast of characters” profile page help make relationships between the characters clear, and a mapping feature adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter directing readers to more information round out this luminous book. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new readers, this vibrant book will soon become a family keepsake. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

"Get inspired with 50 fascinating stories of powerful female figures from mythologies around the world. From heroines and deities to leaders and mythical creatures, this collection explores figures of myth who can inspire modern readers with their ability to shape our culture with the stories of their power, wisdom, compassion, and cunning. Featured characters include: Atalanta (Greek heroine and huntress who killed the Caledonia Boar and joined the Argonauts); Sky-Woman (the first woman in Iroquois myth who fell through a hole in the sky and into our world); Clídna (Queen of the Banshees in Irish legend); and La Llorona (a ghostly woman in Mexican folklore who wanders the waterfront). Celebrate these game-changing, attention-worthy female characters with this collection of engaging tales"--

Add some color to your life and put your creative touch on this collection of more than 45 Bridgerton-inspired coloring scenes from every corner of Grosvenor Square. From lavish wedding spreads to bright afternoon promenades, The Unofficial Bridgerton Coloring Book features 45 scenes and quotes from the most-watched series in Netflix history—Bridgerton. Transport yourself to Grosvenor Square just like Daphne, Eloise, the Duke with these dazzling scenes of lazy afternoons in the park, decadent banquets, embellished gowns, luxurious weddings, and beautiful architecture. Finally, you can live the life of a Bridgerton with a flick of your colored pencil!

Identifies the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of Greek mythology, recounts the most famous stories, and briefly describes Greek history and culture.