Children's Stories from Myths & Legends: Classic Tales from Around the World (in English)
Synopsis "Children's Stories from Myths & Legends: Classic Tales from Around the World (in English)"
Myths are the oldest stories of all, and the ones that come from the deepest and most powerful part of thehuman spirit. They help us to explain the world around us and to make sense of our place within it. The mythsand legends presented in this book come from many different cultures all over the world. They are filled withadventure, magic, mystery, and the wonders of the human heart and spirit. Retold for young children, these stories are perfect for reading together or for new readers to try themselves. - A stunningly illustrated collection of stories, myths and legends from every continent. - Divided into chapters covering universal themes suchas Beginnings, The Heavens and the Elements, Love and Marriage, Gods and Goddesses, Heroic Deeds, Growthand Rebirth, and Death and Endings. - Features such familiar tales as Romulus and Remus, King Midas and the Golden Touch, and Gilgamesh, as well as lesser-known stories such as Finn MacCooland the Salmon, and Tulugaak and the Bag of Light.
