Full Description
For thousands of years, humans have been telling stories of great and perilous journeys and the heroic adventurers who made them. Relive more than 30 of these legendary voyages with An Atlas of Mythical Journeys, and uncover the secret histories behind them.
From the fateful homecoming of Odysseus to Mulan's mission to free her homeland, these tales plot a course from myth to folklore to history. Marvel at epic scenes for every journey, featuring battles between gods and monsters, treacherous seas and long-lost lairs filled with treasure. Along the way, you'll not only discover myths and legends you've never heard before, but also learn all about the peoples and cultures who told them, what they mean and where they come from.
Arranged by continent, featured stories include:
Jason and the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece
Loki's mischievous search for the apples of immortality
San Zang's famed journey to the West
The exploits at sea of Sinbad the Sailor
The Wabanaki legend of Glooscap
Anansi the Spider and the Box of Stories
How Māui created the islands called New Zealand
Many, many more...
Fact meets fantasy in this stunning collection of beloved tales and unearthed legends for 9-12-year-olds, each of which reveals something more about the excitement of journeying into the unknown. With lovingly hand-painted illustrations rich in authentic detail, An Atlas of Mythical Journeys is certain to become a favourite of those reading independently or with parents. The ultimate quest awaits in An Atlas of Mythical Journeys!
For more in the same series, check out An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms and An Atlas of Afterlives.
Contents
NTRODUCTION
EUROPE
The Voyage of Odysseus
The Quest for the Golden Fleece
The Wanderings of Aeneas
Loki and the Golden Apples
East of the Sun, West of the Moon
Journey to the Snow Queen's Palace
The Voyage of Bran
The Quest for the Holy Grail
The Chase of Ceridwen
AFRICA
The Quest of Isis to Save Osiris
Anansi and the Box of Stories
The Epic of Mwindo
Kivanga's Journey to the Underworld
Thakáne the Dragon Slayer
ASIA
The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor
The Journey of Gilgamesh
The Goddess Durga's Battle in Heaven
Savitri's Journey to the Land of Death
The Adventure of Momotaro
Journey to the West
The Travels of Mulan
NORTH AMERICA
Glooscap's Journey
The Wanderings of the Star Maiden
The Quest of the Hero Twins
Raven's Journey to Steal the Sun
The Origin of the Winds
LATIN AMERICA
The Eagle and the Cactus
Tower to the Moon
The Wanderings of Chimidyue
OCEANIA
Maui and the Big Fish
Hinemoa's Great Swim
The Journey of Pele
GLOSSARY
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
