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.