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Gods of the ancient world : a kids' guide to ancient mythologies / written by Marchella Ward ; [illustrated by Xuan Le].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Edition: First American editionDescription: 144 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780744060966
  • 0744060966
Other title:
  • Kids' guide to ancient mythologies
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Contents:
How the world began. The heart of Ptah -- Egyptian gods -- Out of chaos -- The world that came from a shell -- Survivor gods -- The Chameleon and the Lizard -- Ymir and Odin -- The world that came from a gourd -- The Taíno people -- Lord of the dance -- Divine dancers and celestial music -- Gods helping humans. Chahk opens up the maize mountain -- The Maya people -- Enki and Atraphasis save the world -- Between the rivers -- The Simorgh rescues Zaal -- Many gods or one? -- Marwe in the land of the ghosts -- Guanyin and the invention of kindness -- Tabulech tricks the chief -- Mother goddesses -- Rulers of nature. Olokun controls the ocean's waves -- The Kingdom of Benin -- Zorya and the snake god -- The Sun and the Moon -- Hoori's gems of the sea -- Gods and animals -- The mountain spirit and the dragon -- Persephone and Demeter -- Gods of the seasons -- Keeping humans in line. Anansi and the wisdom of the world -- Hi'iaka teaches Papulehu a lesson -- Athena loses her temper -- Sekhmet's revenge -- Vengeful gods and evil spirits -- The prince and the Moon -- Superhumans -- A world of gods.
Summary: "Many legendary tales are told about the gods and goddesses, from kind ones who help humans with their problems, to fierce ones who just want power and revenge. Open this compendium of 23 illustrated tales from across the world to read their stories and learn more about the cultures they came from, with over 100 illustrations and photos."-- Page 4 of cover.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 202.11 W261 Checked out 06/28/2024 33111011054158
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.

Discover 23 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilizations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colorful illustrations and incredible storytelling.
Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more.

Gods of the Ancient World is a perfect global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history.

Further featuring:

- The incredible myths and legends behind each god or goddess with real-world art references.
- Illustrations bring each god and goddess to life for a young audience.
- Fact boxes call out key information to draw the reader in.
- A global look at mythologies, with Maya, Japanese and Yoruba deities as well as Ancient Greek and Roman gods.

Authored by Classics expert Marchella Ward, a researcher at the University of Oxford, this beautifully illustrated treasury of ancient mythologies is perfect for children age 9-12, with amazing real-life photos of ancient objects which show how people worshipped the gods through art.

Includes index.

How the world began. The heart of Ptah -- Egyptian gods -- Out of chaos -- The world that came from a shell -- Survivor gods -- The Chameleon and the Lizard -- Ymir and Odin -- The world that came from a gourd -- The Taíno people -- Lord of the dance -- Divine dancers and celestial music -- Gods helping humans. Chahk opens up the maize mountain -- The Maya people -- Enki and Atraphasis save the world -- Between the rivers -- The Simorgh rescues Zaal -- Many gods or one? -- Marwe in the land of the ghosts -- Guanyin and the invention of kindness -- Tabulech tricks the chief -- Mother goddesses -- Rulers of nature. Olokun controls the ocean's waves -- The Kingdom of Benin -- Zorya and the snake god -- The Sun and the Moon -- Hoori's gems of the sea -- Gods and animals -- The mountain spirit and the dragon -- Persephone and Demeter -- Gods of the seasons -- Keeping humans in line. Anansi and the wisdom of the world -- Hi'iaka teaches Papulehu a lesson -- Athena loses her temper -- Sekhmet's revenge -- Vengeful gods and evil spirits -- The prince and the Moon -- Superhumans -- A world of gods.

"Many legendary tales are told about the gods and goddesses, from kind ones who help humans with their problems, to fierce ones who just want power and revenge. Open this compendium of 23 illustrated tales from across the world to read their stories and learn more about the cultures they came from, with over 100 illustrations and photos."-- Page 4 of cover.

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