Gods and Heroes is the perfect introduction to the rich tales from 23 cultures around the world.
Organised alphabetically, it’s an A–Z compendium of fascinating stories, exciting adventures, and legendary lore from not only Greek and Roman traditions but also Norse sagas, Egyptian history, Shinto pantheons, and more.
Meet powerful gods, brave heroes, fanciful creatures: A for Aphrodite, the goddess of love who arose from sea foam. M for Monsters, like the Thunderbird, whose wings are so huge that their beating causes thunder. P for Pele, the fiery volcano goddess whose temper simmers in the craters of Hawaii.
Much more accessible than D’Aulaire, Bullfinch, or even Percy Jackson, this mix of fantasy, adventure, and history is an entertaining and completely absorbing fiction-meets-reference book.
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