Eighty of the wo r ld's greatest myths a nd characters, fr om the gods of Greek mythology to the No r se heroes, retold a nd explained with engaging text a nd bold graphics.

fr om early creation sto r ies to classical hero narratives a nd the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth a nd unravel the meanings behind the sto r ies, getting to the heart of the impo r tance of mythology to different cultures wo r ldwide. Mo r e than just sto r ies, myths are a testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain a nd make sense of the wo r ld around them. Here you will discover Zeus, god of the sky a nd ruler of the Olympian gods, a nd Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack fo r causing havoc, aided by his ability to change shape a nd gender. Beyond the gods a nd goddesses of Ancient Greek, Roman, a nd No r se myths, this book delves into the sto r ies of the Australian abo r igines, the Cherokee, a nd the Aztecs, each brimming with amazing characters a nd insights into human existence.

This newest title in the bestselling Big Ideas series pairs engaging visual style with global coverage of wo r ld myths--profiling everything fr om the well-known tales of the Greeks, No r semen, a nd Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, a nd East Asia--bringing the wisdom of the ages to life.