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Books in World Mythology Series series

  • Gods and Heroes from Viking Mythology

    Brian Branston, Giovanni Caselli

    Paperback (Peter Bedrick Books, April 1, 1994)
    A collection of myths about Thor, Balder, King Gylfi, and other Nordic gods and goddesses
  • Spirits, Heroes and Hunters from North American Indian Mythology~Marion Wood; Illustrator John Sibbick

    Marion Wood

    Hardcover (P.Lowe, Aug. 16, 1981)
    1981, UK hardcover edition, EuroBook Ltd. / Peter Lowe, London, U.K., 132 pages. Magnificent full-color artwork / b&w illustrations/color map. "Collected here in one volume is a selection of fascinating tales from the many religions and cultures of the North American Indians." 26 stories, offering wide coverage of the major tribes.
  • Fabled Cities, Princes and Jinn from Arab Myths and Legends~Khairat Al Saleh

    Khairat Al-Saleh

    Hardcover (Unknown, March 15, 1985)
    Fabled Cities, Princes and Jinn from Arab Myths and Legends~Khairat Al Saleh
  • Warriors, Gods and Spirits from Central and South American Mythology

    Douglas Gifford, John Sibbick (illustrator)

    Hardcover (Peter Lowe, Aug. 16, 1983)
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  • Heroes, Monsters and Other Worlds from Russian Mythology

    Elizabeth Warner, Alexander Koshkin

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick Books, Jan. 1, 1996)
    A beautifully illustrated anthology of stories and legends of the Russian people includes forty-three tales of gods and heroes, dragons and monsters, witches and wizards, giants and shape-changers, along with information on the sources of Russian folklore.
  • African Mythology

    Jim Ollhoff

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Who is Chuku? What is Unkulunkulu? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of African Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From Cagn of the San people of the Kalahari Desert to Mboom of the Kuba people of central Africa, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Demons, Gods & Holy Men from Indian Myths & Legends

    Shahrukh Husain, Durga Prasad Das

    Library Binding (Peter Bedrick Books, March 15, 1995)
    A collection of myths and traditional tales from the ancient civilizations of the Hindus and other peoples in or originating in India.
  • Heroes, Monsters and Other Worlds from Russian Mythology

    Elizabeth Warner

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick Books, Jan. 1, 1985)
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  • Druids, Gods & Heroes from Celtic Mythology

    Anne Ross, Roger Garland

    Library Binding (Peter Bedrick Books, April 1, 1994)
    Forty-three Celtic myths, legends, and folktales, ranging from the ancient tales of Ireland to the Arthurian saga, chronicle tales of battles, poetry, mysterious creatures, and magic, in a richly illustrated collection.
  • Spirits, Heroes, & Hunters from North American Indian Mythology

    Marion Wood

    Hardcover (Schocken, Jan. 1, 1987)
    A collection of American Indian myths and legends illustrating the customs and values of the traditional Indian way of life.
  • Druids, Gods and Heroes from Celtic Mythology

    Anne Ross, Roger Garland, John Sibbick

    Hardcover (Schocken, June 12, 1986)
    Numerous authentic Celtic myths and legends, from the most ancient Irish tales to the saga of King Arthur, are retold in this illustrated volume
  • Gods and Heroes from Viking Mythology

    Brian Branston, Giovanni Caselli

    Library Binding (Peter Bedrick Books, April 1, 1994)
    Presents a richly illustrated compilation of twenty-eight myths and legends taken from the ancient tales of the Vikings.