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Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends

By DK
Series: DK Knowledge Encyclopedias
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Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before. Watch the Greek hero Theseus fight the minotaur, explore the nine worlds in the branches of the Norse tree Yggdrasil, and set sail on the barge of the Egyptian sun god Ra in this... Read More
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Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before.

Watch the Greek hero Theseus fight the minotaur, explore the nine worlds in the branches of the Norse tree Yggdrasil, and set sail on the barge of the Egyptian sun god Ra in this visual reference to the world's greatest stories.

Explore myths and legends from around the globe through spectacular computer-generated images of key heroes, gods, monsters, and locations. This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series will inspire young readers with its vivid depictions of scenes from the stories, as well as retellings and explanations of the myths.

Bringing tales from mythology and folklore to life, Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends is a groundbreaking children's reference that allows readers to peer inside legendary buildings such as the Slavic Baba Yaga's chicken-legged hut and get up close to their favourite animal heroes, from China's irrepressible Monkey King to West Africa's spider trickster Anansi.

Find yourself transported to a realm of myth and legend with this perfect gift for anyone who loves stories of gods, monsters, and heroes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241691045

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 307.0mm

Weight: 1369g

Pages: 208

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