作者: J. K. Jackson

* Captures the drama and mystery of ancient legends All the key tales of gods, heroes and monsters Features an introduction to the characters, landscape and culture Part of a new series on The …

The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their animalistic mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and …

Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling …

* Captures the drama and mystery of ancient legends All the key tales of gods, heroes and monsters Features an introduction to the characters, landscape and culture Part of a new series on The …

* Captures the drama and mystery of ancient legends All the key tales of gods and warrior heroes Features an introduction to the characters, landscape and culture Part of a new series on The World’s …

* Captures the drama and mystery of ancient legends All the key tales of gods, titans, heroes and quests Features an introduction to the characters, landscape and culture Part of a new series on The …

* Captures the drama and mystery of ancient legends All the key tales of gods, heroes and monsters Features an introduction to the characters, landscape and culture Part of a new series on The …

Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has …

* Captures the drama and mystery of ancient legends All the key tales of gods, animals and warrior chiefs Features an introduction to the characters, landscape and culture Part of a new series on The …

Curated new Myths and Tales. The mythic invasions of Ireland, the mystical kingdoms, warriors, giants, creatures of the underworld and magic, these are the fantastic ingredients of Celtic legend. …

A joyful mythical ride through the intimate and powerful stories of the Persian legendary landscape.From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma’navi, the Anvar-i …

A delightful collection of stories from South Asia, some extending back to early cultures of the Indus river. Include Life’s Secret; The Story of Prince Sobur; The Ghost-Brahman; The Origin of …

The story behind the mythic brutality of Genghis Kahn, one of the most successful leaders in human history.A new title in the series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, …

From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa.Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East …

The classic medieval tale that brings romance, chivalry and adventure to the modern reader, and inspired the powerful 2021 movie, Green Knight.A mighty warrior interrupts King Arthur’s banquet to …

From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa.Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East …

Caesar is a rare heroic figure in history, one whose story lives up to his legend. Read about his time with Cleopatra, his conquest of Gaul and the founding of the Roman Empire.Part of a new series …

From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa.Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East …