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83) Indian mythology
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores Indian mythology and includes the history of India, Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, Shiva the Destroyer, Kali the Demon Killer, and other popular gods and goddesses.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Whether one looks at gods walking the earth, heroes killing monsters, or evil villains threatening society, the great mass of ancient Greek myths seems to overflow with colorful characters and stories. These tales were in a sense among the meat and potatoes of the classical Greeks' cultural identity. They felt that in certain ways their myths explained where they came from and to some degree who they were as a people"--
86) The chimaera
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1988
Description
Young hero Bellerophon sets out to conquer the fire-breathing chimera and win the hand of Queen Anteia. The eighty-eight illustrations are all works of art covering several centuries.
87) Greek mythology
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the history of Greek mythology, from the powerful Zeus to the beautiful Persephone.
96) Roman mythology
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the themes and characters of Roman mythology.
97) Aztec mythology
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"This new title in the Mythology and Culture Worldwide series discusses the origins of Aztec myths and how some of these myths have been manipulated over time. The book details the major gods found within the mythology along with some of the most memorable tales, such as creation of the world and the making of humanity. The title ends with how Aztec myths have penetrated popular culture"--
98) Hindu mythology
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"This new series from Lucent Books helps younger researchers understand the role of mythology in major historical cultures of the world. Each volume explores the origins and cultural importance of a specific mythology. Presented in an engaging narrative that explains mythology as a product of the culture that created it, each volume details the major characters, gods/goddesses, and themes reflected in the stories. Volumes also discuss the impact of...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The mythology of Mesoamerica, which encompasses the general region of Central America, is a vast mixture of mythologies from many cultures. Yet even with so many cultures in the mix, each of the mythologies covers the same basic themes including those about creation and the afterlife.