Myths and Legends / [created by Basher ; written by Mary Budzik ; consultants: Professor Richard Buxton (Greek), Dr. John Haywood (Norse), Dr. Aidan Dodson (Egyptian)].
Includes index. First published in 2014 under the title: Mythology.
Contents:
Introduction -- Ancient Greeks -- Norse legends -- Egyptian divinities -- Roman deities.
Summary:
Discover the myths and legends of the ancient world in this fascinating guide for young history fans! Stories of gods and goddesses have a timeless appeal that captures the attention of generation after generation of children. Basher History: Mythology gives a fresh look to some of the key characters from famous myths and legends - meet Zeus, father of the Greek gods; Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war and death; and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats, along with many many others. A spread about Roman gods provides a handy key to the relationship between Greek gods and their Roman equivalents, so you'll never get confused!
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.