Mythology of the World

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		Mythology of the World
		Mythology of the World

基本信息·出版社：Kingfisher Books Ltd
·页码：160 页
·出版日期：2004年10月
·ISBN：075340964X
·条形码：9780753409640
·装帧：精装
·正文语种：英语
·丛书名：Kingfisher Knowledge
·外文书名：世界神话(Kingfisher Knowledge系列)

内容简介 Mythology of the World is a superb guide to the history of mythology in many different countries. From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation, and the forces of nature and death. Mythology of the World examines ancient and contemporary cultures, and explores their unique myths and legends. Engrossing re-tellings of some of the myths add another element to this fascinating book. The highly visual approach - using beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations from renowned artist Nikki Palin - carries every myth across centuries to today's reader.
专业书评 From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up–Not only is world myth a rich source of story and motifs, but familiarity with other cultures is a great goal for a shrinking globe. Philip's large-format compendium is beautifully designed and illustrated, combining colorful, well-selected photos, maps, and drawings. It begins with a dozen engaging pages on cultural, spiritual, functional, and other general aspects of myths. Geographically organized sections give most coverage to Europe and Asia, less to the Americas, and least to Africa and Australia/Oceania. These proportions are similar in Philip Wilkinson's Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology (DK, 1998) and Sheila Keenan's Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters (Scholastic, 2000), volumes with a comparable focus, layout, and scope. All three are attractive and reliable. There is remarkably little overlap in the illustrations. With four different type sizes, Philip's book spreads out its text over more pages. One main difference is that this collection tends to cover lesser-known myths, sometimes at the expense of the better known. Philip includes unusual myths, e.g., from indigenes in India, Malaysia, Japan, and Siberia, and touches occasionally on history and current events. Packing a lot into small type, Wilkinson's book is probably the best buy, though Philip's would be a wonderful complement to either one.–Patricia D. Lothrop, St. George's School, Newport, RI
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From Booklist
Gr. 8-12. More for research than for storytelling, this dense volume collects myths from across the world. Philip combines detailed, scholarly analysis about mythology and culture, first in general and then about each region of each continent, with brief versions of particular myths, commentary on their origins, and their connections with history, geography, spirituality, and more. There's just too much for one volume, and the book design doesn't help. Each double-page spread is crammed with boxed insets, illustrations, and captions in tiny print. What's more, the type, on colored backgrounds, is not easy to read. But Philip is a scholar who writes with passion and authority, and older students researching specific cultures and the links between them will welcome his clear discussion of how individual myths express people's values. Philip's lengthy discussion on myth and society is as fascinating as the particulars of each story. The gorgeous cover art will draw browsers. Hazel Rochman
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