Books in Oxford myths and legends series

Action, adventure, and magic are the elements of these five exciting tales of heroism, illustrated with striking full-color artwork. Children enter enchanted worlds where heroes with superhuman strength fight monsters and dragons, where bizarre creatures roam, and where ships are wrecked in storms created by angry gods.•Adventure stories that will appeal to children and reluctant readers.•Magnificent original artwork.•Stories retold by a well-known children's author.

This astonishing book: Mexico and Peru Myths and Legends is a gem. The ancient cultures of Mexico and Peru are renowned for their improving architecture and the cruelty of their religious practices. Less well-known, but equally intriguing are the myths on which their beliefs were based. This detailed exploration look at the Toltec and Aztec people of central Mexico, the Mayans of the Yucatan and the Incas of Peru.

Out of dark and violent centuries, legends of a great leader arose. King Arthur became one of the most famous figures in British literature. During the Dark Ages, Britain was without a king and the land was divided. Death and destruction reigned over the land as power-hungry overlords armed themselves and fought against their fellow countrymen. In MYTHOLOGY OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS, Evelyn Wolfson examines both legend and historical fact surrounding King Arthur and the Dark Ages in the British Isles. This book is developed from KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS IN MYTHOLOGY to allow republication of the original text into ebook, paperback, and trade editions.

Long before they were written down, American Indian myths were kept alive by a strong oral tradition. Have you ever wondered how the world was made? MYTHOLOGY OF THE AMERICAN INDIANS discusses this mystery, along with other myths and legends from different culture areas throughout North America. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars. This book is developed from AMERICAN INDIAN MYTHOLOGY to allow republication of the original text into ebook, paperback, and trade editions.