The Mythology Book
The Mythology Book is a hardback, visual overview of myths from around the world. Aimed at adults with an interest in mythology, it makes big ideas approachable and exciting, blending education with curiosity and a sense of wonder. Inside, The Mythology Book invites you to meet gods, heroes, and legends from across cultures and discover how these stories shape beliefs, art, and daily life.
Structured in accessible, bite-sized entries, the book presents each myth in context with key concepts, cultural significance, and cross-cultural connections. Eye-catching graphics, diagrams, timelines, and charts illuminate the stories and help you see how myths reflect the people, places, and beliefs that created them. Whether you’re exploring Zeus, Loki, Thor, or creation tales from the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, or East Asia, The Mythology Book makes learning engaging and memorable.
Written in a warm, reader-friendly voice, The Mythology Book guides you through the myths with clear explanations, thoughtful context, and delightful visuals. Each entry blends storytelling with quick insights, so you can follow the themes, timelines, and connections without getting lost. The result is a book that feels less like a catalog and more like a guided tour of humanity’s oldest narratives.
- More than 80 myths retold and explained — rich, accessible entries that bring each tale to life
- Global coverage — from Greece, Rome, and Egypt to Norse, India, China, Japan, Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia
- Eye-catching graphics — diagrams, timelines, and charts that illuminate ideas at a glance
- Clear, approachable writing — designed for both novices and more knowledgeable readers
- Structured entries with meanings and cultural significance — helping you see why myths matter
- Durable hardback edition from DK’s Big Ideas series
- Infographics and sidebars — quick context and cross-cultural connections to deepen understanding
After finishing The Mythology Book, readers gain a broad, cross-cultural understanding of myth and its place in human history. They’ll see connections across cultures, feel inspired to explore more stories, and carry with them a sense of wonder and curiosity that makes future reading feel rewarding and approachable.
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The Mythology Book
The Mythology Book
The Mythology Book is a hardback, visual overview of myths from around the world. Aimed at adults with an interest in mythology, it makes big ideas approachable and exciting, blending education with curiosity and a sense of wonder. Inside, The Mythology Book invites you to meet gods, heroes, and legends from across cultures and discover how these stories shape beliefs, art, and daily life.
Structured in accessible, bite-sized entries, the book presents each myth in context with key concepts, cultural significance, and cross-cultural connections. Eye-catching graphics, diagrams, timelines, and charts illuminate the stories and help you see how myths reflect the people, places, and beliefs that created them. Whether you’re exploring Zeus, Loki, Thor, or creation tales from the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, or East Asia, The Mythology Book makes learning engaging and memorable.
Written in a warm, reader-friendly voice, The Mythology Book guides you through the myths with clear explanations, thoughtful context, and delightful visuals. Each entry blends storytelling with quick insights, so you can follow the themes, timelines, and connections without getting lost. The result is a book that feels less like a catalog and more like a guided tour of humanity’s oldest narratives.
- More than 80 myths retold and explained — rich, accessible entries that bring each tale to life
- Global coverage — from Greece, Rome, and Egypt to Norse, India, China, Japan, Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia
- Eye-catching graphics — diagrams, timelines, and charts that illuminate ideas at a glance
- Clear, approachable writing — designed for both novices and more knowledgeable readers
- Structured entries with meanings and cultural significance — helping you see why myths matter
- Durable hardback edition from DK’s Big Ideas series
- Infographics and sidebars — quick context and cross-cultural connections to deepen understanding
After finishing The Mythology Book, readers gain a broad, cross-cultural understanding of myth and its place in human history. They’ll see connections across cultures, feel inspired to explore more stories, and carry with them a sense of wonder and curiosity that makes future reading feel rewarding and approachable.
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The Mythology Book is a hardback, visual overview of myths from around the world. Aimed at adults with an interest in mythology, it makes big ideas approachable and exciting, blending education with curiosity and a sense of wonder. Inside, The Mythology Book invites you to meet gods, heroes, and legends from across cultures and discover how these stories shape beliefs, art, and daily life.
Structured in accessible, bite-sized entries, the book presents each myth in context with key concepts, cultural significance, and cross-cultural connections. Eye-catching graphics, diagrams, timelines, and charts illuminate the stories and help you see how myths reflect the people, places, and beliefs that created them. Whether you’re exploring Zeus, Loki, Thor, or creation tales from the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, or East Asia, The Mythology Book makes learning engaging and memorable.
Written in a warm, reader-friendly voice, The Mythology Book guides you through the myths with clear explanations, thoughtful context, and delightful visuals. Each entry blends storytelling with quick insights, so you can follow the themes, timelines, and connections without getting lost. The result is a book that feels less like a catalog and more like a guided tour of humanity’s oldest narratives.
- More than 80 myths retold and explained — rich, accessible entries that bring each tale to life
- Global coverage — from Greece, Rome, and Egypt to Norse, India, China, Japan, Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia
- Eye-catching graphics — diagrams, timelines, and charts that illuminate ideas at a glance
- Clear, approachable writing — designed for both novices and more knowledgeable readers
- Structured entries with meanings and cultural significance — helping you see why myths matter
- Durable hardback edition from DK’s Big Ideas series
- Infographics and sidebars — quick context and cross-cultural connections to deepen understanding
After finishing The Mythology Book, readers gain a broad, cross-cultural understanding of myth and its place in human history. They’ll see connections across cultures, feel inspired to explore more stories, and carry with them a sense of wonder and curiosity that makes future reading feel rewarding and approachable.












