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  • Scandinavian Mythology

    Jason Porterfield

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Sept. 30, 2007)
    A basic introduction to Norse mythology and culture discusses its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legends.
    U

  • The Bronze Cauldron Myths And Legends Of The World

    Geraldine McCaughrean, Bee Willey

    Hardcover (Margaret K. McElderry, May 1, 1998)
    A treasury of twenty-seven myths and legends from around the world contains a diverse assortment of tales including the Indian legend of the young Buddha, the Jewish legend of the Golem, the Roman legend of Cupid and Psyche, and more.
    U

  • Japanese Mythology

    Judith Levin

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Sept. 30, 2007)
    Discusses the importance of folklore and mythology in Japanese culture and introduces famous Japanese legends and the gods and goddesses featured in them.
    R

  • Beowulf in Chinese and English

    Alan Down

    Paperback (Mantra Lingua, April 30, 2003)
    None

  • How the World Began: World Myths

    Gilly Cameron Cooper

    Hardcover (Anness, April 3, 2003)
    A collection of creation myths from different cultures around the world from the Titans and Olympian Gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples.
    U

  • Mesoamerican Mythology

    Graham Faiella

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Sept. 1, 2005)
    The mythology of Mesoamerica, which encompasses the general region of Central America, is a vast mixture of mythologies from many cultures. Yet even with so many cultures in the mix, each of the mythologies covers the same basic themes, including those about creation and the afterlife. Accompanying the text are brilliant, full-color images to capture the imagination. Supports English language arts content standards requiring students to identify and analyze the characteristics of various literary forms and genres, such as myths.
    R

  • Mythology Around the World

    Eric Mark Braun

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Compelling stories of powerful gods, goddesses, and creatures who created and ruled the land, sea, and skies come to life in stories from myths around the world. Engaging, age-appropriate text introduces kids to these characters and explains their connection to the ancient cultures of the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, and Norse.
    U

  • Native American Mythology

    Fred Ramen

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 30, 2007)
    Discusses the origins and cultural significance of Native American mythology and folklore and describes common myths involving the creation of the world, animals and their behavior, tricksters, and heroes.
    P

  • Roman Mythology

    Joy Paige

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Roman mythology had a great number of influences, including Egyptian, Persian, and Etruscan myths. Having so many influences, Roman mythology provides an interesting look at ancient Roman culture. The myths depicted here are supplemented with vibrant images, including ancient Roman relics, and key renditions of characters mentioned in the myths themselves.

  • African Mythology

    Sandra Giddens Dr, Owen Giddens

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Describes the role of mythology in African culture and religion and presents several myths.
    V

  • Indian Mythology

    Fred Ramen

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Sept. 30, 2007)
    Introduces the mythology and folklore of India, discusses its importance in Hinduism, and describes the gods and goddesses while providing examples of the legends about them.
    Q

  • African Myths and Legends

    Philip Ardagh, Georgia Peters

    Paperback (Belitha Press Ltd, March 12, 1999)
    None