Egyptian Myths by Garry J. Shaw
$24.95 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends | Reading Level: very good
This handy guide to Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the origins of life, the creation and evolution of the world, and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt_s deities in the natural e ...Show more
The Art of War: The New Illustrated Edition by Sun-tzu
$49.95 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends | Series: The\Art of Wisdom Ser. | Reading Level: very good
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times. ...Show more
Aesop's Fables
$59.99 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends
For twenty-five centuries, the animal stories that go by the name of Aesop's Fables have amused and instructed generations of children and adults alike. The tales are still as fresh and poignant today as they were to the ancient Greeks who composed them. This beautifully illustrated edition contains som ...Show more
Roman Mythology: A Traveller's Guide from Troy to Tivoli by David Stuttard
$29.99 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends
All roads lead to Rome, as the famous saying goes. Rome was a melting pot of peoples from across the Mediterranean and beyond, each bringing their own myths and legends of heroes and heroines, gods and goddesses. Roman myths formed the backdrop to the rituals and customs of everyday life, from the way a ...Show more
The Celestial Hunter by Roberto Calasso
$22.99 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends
'A poetic, erudite exploration of history and myth' Financial TimesAn unforgettable journey through centuries and across cultures to the pivotal moment in evolution - when humans did something that no species had yet tried - when we became the hunter and no longer the prey. Informed by Greek and Egyptia ...Show more
Norse Myths by DK
$35.00 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends
A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 20 ancient Norse myths retold for children. Exciting stories, extraordinary creatures, and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come together in this compendium of Norse myths - first told long ago by the Vikings. Read about Thor, the god of thunder an ...Show more
Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World by D. R. McElroy
$29.99 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends | Series: Mystical Handbook Ser.
Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from Around the World is your definitive reference to the history of superstitions, traditions, myths, and folklore from around the world.
Greek Myths: Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece by DK, Jean Menzies
$34.99 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends
Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths ...Show more
Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers by Sarah Iles Johnston
$59.99 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends
Gripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and turns, Greek myths confront what it means to be mortal in a world of powerful forces beyond human control. Little wonder that they continue to fascinate readers thousands of years after they were first told. Gods and Mortals ...Show more
Classical Mythology Illustrated (Leather Bound) by Helen A. Guerber
$29.95 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends | Series: Illustrated Classic Editions
The myths of Greece and Rome have provided us with timeless tales of the ancient past, when the world was young and the gods and goddesses shared it with men and women. Classical Mythology provides a complete panoply of these colorful myths, including those that have become familiar references in countl ...Show more
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by E. Cobham Brewer
$39.99 AUD
Category: Myths & Legends
In this book: Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition contains an intriguing supplement of Brewer's Gems - facts, f ...Show more