Discover the amazing myths and legends surrounding gods, goddesses, magical creatures, heroes and monsters from around the world.

This fact-packed title in DK’s Ultimate Handbook series is a treasure trove of narratives on more than 200 fascinating myths and legends.

Children aged 5-9 can learn all about the origin of different legends, the unique characteristics of powerful gods and goddesses and a wide variety of mythical creatures. With intriguing stories of notorious tricksters, mighty winged creatures, and heroic battles, this book is loaded with beautiful photography and authentic text from subject experts.

This myths and legends book for kids offers:

• 200 stories of myths, legends and folklore from around the world and their origins.


• A global approach to myths and legends, covering stories from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania.


• An engaging handbook style for a deep dive into the subject through an informal tone.

Step into the fascinating world of myths with DK’s Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook and read about fearsome battles between monsters, such as the Hydra and Fafnir the dragon, and the heroes that fought them like Hercules and Sigurd. Find out about the exciting legends of King Arthur and Sun Wukong, and get to know about epics, such as the Mahabharata, Popol Vuh, and a host of tales from around the world.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection?

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