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Myths, Fables, Folktales, and Legends From Around the World

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  • Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes

    Mythology From Around the World

    Accatino, Marzia,
    BookCarlton, Victoria : Lonely Planet Kids, 2020. — J f292.13 Ac221g
  • Retells twenty-one myths and legends from around the world, including tales featuring gods and goddesses, talking fish, and clever spiders.
    BookCarlton, Victoria ; Oakland, CA : Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2019. — J MYTH
  • Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of…
    BookNew York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019. — J MYTH
  • Myth Atlas

    Maps and Monsters, Heroes and Gods From Twelve Mythological Worlds

    Moraes, Thiago de, 1977-
    Presents twelve mythological worlds full of an array of gods, monsters, heroes, tricksters, and fantastical beasts.
    BookNew York, NY : Blueprint Editions, 2019. — j398.2 DEM
  • Gods and Heroes

    Mythology Around the World

    Briggs, Korwin,
    Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther...there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles…
    BookNew York : Workman Publishing Co., [2018] — J 201.3 BRI
  • Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
    BookNew York, New York : DK Publishing, [2017] — J MYTH
  • Introduces children to the gods of ancient worlds, including Greek, Norse, Chinese, American Indian, African cultures, and more. Includes facts, colorful illustrations, quizzes, suggested activities, and an interactive glossary.
    BookWashington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2014] — J f291.13 H671e
  • "Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta…
    BookNew York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2016. — J FOLK PRINCES
  • This multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. This is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told,…
    BookTokyo : Tuttle Publishing, 2019. — J f398.2 K56k
  • "Mitología mexicana para niños es una colección de historias que nos cuenta cómo entendían el universo los antiguos habitantes de nuestro territorio. En esta obra encontrarás los leyendas de la creación del mundo, los cinco soles, cómo se…
    BookMéxico, D.F. : Selector, 2019.
  • Profiles fifty Greek gods, goddess, heroes, and monsters, including Athena, Odysseus, Persephone, the Amazons, Medusa, and the Minotaur.
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Wide Eyed Editions, [2019] — J MYTH GREEK
  • Offers twenty-three traditional tales from different regions of Switzerland, featuring ghosts, dwarfs, goblins, demons, devils, and dragons.
    BookZurich, Switzerland : NordSüd, [2019] — J398 ALVES
  • Provides an overview of Middle Eastern mythology, with information on creation stories, Gilgamesh, gods, goddesses, and other related topics.
    BookEdina, MN : ABDO Publishing Company, [2011], ©2012. — j291.13 OLL
  • Seasons of Splendour

    Tales, Myths & Legends of India

    Jaffrey, Madhur
    BookNew York : Atheneum, 1985. — j398.2 ASIA
  • A collection of pre-Columbian myths includes explanations of how each myth evolved from the everyday lives of a particular civilization.
    BookAustin, TX : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, c c2002, 2001. — J299.7 D
  • Treasury of Egyptian Mythology

    Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals

    Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948-
    An illustrated tableau of Egyptian myths, combines narrative accounts of the stories of the Sun God Ra, the Sphinx, and numerous pharaohs and queens along with historical, cultural, and geographic facts.
    BookWashington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2013] — J MYTH
  • Tales From India

    Stories of Creation and the Cosmos

    Gavin, Jamila
    BookSomerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2011. — j398.2095 IND
  • A retelling of several important ancient Chinese myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people of China.
    BookNew York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2009. — J299.51113 SCH