Analyzes the development and social significance of the myth in Grecian society in addition to describing the exploits and physical attributes of individual gods and heroes
Twenty-two multicultural tales are gathered from such locations as Polynesia, Estonia, Mexico, and Kikuyu and include the legend of Robin Hood, the story of Anansi the Spiderman, and the Native American folktale of how men and women finally agreed.
A treasury of myths and legends contains tales of such well-loved figures as King Arthur, William Tell, and Babushka, and includes the Japanese folktale about a girl who falls for a lighthouse keeper and the Alaskan story, "The Raven and the Moon."
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.
With stories such as "The Silver Treasure," "The Golden Hoard," and "The Bronze Cauldron," a collection of more than twenty tales presents young readers with a collection of stories, legends, and myths from around the world.