Mythology and Legends Around the World
One distinctive, defining aspect of humanity is our love
of stories, our almost primal need for storytelling that explains to us our
world, our universe, our history, our culture, and our selves. There is nothing
more transporting or wondrous than an enthralling story that is well-told. This
series is a rich treasury of captivating myths and legends from around the world
that are imbued with that rare storytelling magic and satisfy our deeply human
desire to see our world reflected back to us in artful tales. Drawing upon both
well-known and less familiar myths and legends, accompanied by colorful and
imaginative illustrations, and framed by illuminating cultural context, these
story collections are sure to fire the imagination and inspire a lifelong love
of reading and cultural exploration.
Each Book Contains:
• Dynamic
retellings of myths, legends, and folklore
• A look at the ways
important stories are transmitted throughout a culture and from one culture to
the next
• Full color photographs and illustrations
Curriculum
Connections:
• Encourages students to examine how details of myths and
legends contribute to the story’s message
• Includes a glossary with
definitions of terms that recur throughout mythology
• Promotes a
comparison of the mythologies of different cultures
