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This volume offers 59 of the world's great myths--including selections from The Iliad and the Odyssey , Beowulf , King Arthur and Quetzalcoatl . Each myth is accompanied by an introduction that offers historical background and suggests avenues for literary analysis.

In this 3rd revised edition each myth is accompanied by an introduction offering historical background to place it in context as well as suggestions for literary analysis. The myths include some from the Middle East, Greece, Rome, Far East, Pacific and the British Isles.

World Mythology is a compilation of over 50 great myths and epics. Your students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ancient and modern cultures through myths and epics from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific islands, the British Isles, Northern... Read Full Overview

This new edition of World Mythology offers 59 of the world's great myths form Greece and Rome, the Middle East, Northern Europe, the British Isles, the Far East and Pacific Islands, Africa, and the Americas.

In this 3rd revised edition each myth is accompanied by an introduction offering historical background to place it in context as well as suggestions for literary analysis. The myths include some from the Middle East, Greece, Rome, Far East, Pacific and the British Isles.

World Mythology is a compilation of over 50 great myths and epics. Your students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ancient and modern cultures through myths and epics from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific islands, the British Isles, Northern... Read Full Overview