Celtic Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
Celtic mythology is filled with many important subjects, including the giant Finn MacCool, the Mother Goddess Danu, and the mysterious selkies who could appear as seals or humans. Celtic…
Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
Around the globe, mythologies help us understand people and their relationship with the world. Some mythologies have stories that tell how the world was created. Belief systems also include powerful gods and goddesses as well as daring heroes and terrifying creatures. In Gods, Heroes, and Mythology, learn about all these stories, their importance in the cultures they came from, and how they continue to influence society today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
Important subjects of Chinese mythology include Emperor Huang Di, the goddess of immortality Xiwangmu, and the winged dragon Yinglong. Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods,…
Egyptian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
Osiris, the god of the dead; the catlike goddess Bastet; and the imposing sphinx are well-known subjects of Egyptian mythology. Egyptian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes,
Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
The sky-god Zeus, the hero Heracles, and the fearsome Minotaur are well-known subjects of Greek mythology. Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories…
Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
The world's creator, Brahma; the warrior-goddess Durga; and the snake-like nagas are important subjects of Indian mythology. Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes,…
Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
The hero Momotaro, the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the Buddha are important subjects of Japanese mythology. Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and…
Norse Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
Odin, leader of the gods; his hammer-wielding son Thor; and the powerful wolf Fenrir are well-known subjects of Norse mythology. Norse Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes,…
Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology
Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods,…