From a riddling sphinx to a monkey who would be king, here are 35 timeless myths and legends from around the world. Packed with action and humour, Anthony Horowitz's refreshingly different retellings provide a perfect introduction to the heroes and monsters of mythology, reissued with a brand-new cover and redesigned insides. Stories include: "Isis and Osiris" (Egypt); "Pyramus and Thisbe" (Babylon); "The Judgement of Paris" (Greece); "The Spinning Contest" (Greece); "The Story of the Pan-Pipes" (Greece); "Glaucus and Scylla" (Greece); "The Achilles Heel" (Greece); "The Mares of Diomedes" (Greece); "Pandora's Box" (Greece); "The Gorgon's Head" (Greece); "Orpheus in the Underworld" (Greece); "The Riddle of the Sphinx" (Greece); "Procrustes and his Magic Bed" (Greece); "The Eye of the Cyclops" (Greece); "Narcissus" (Greece); "The Minotaur" (Greece); "The Hounds of Actaeon" (Greece); "Romulus and Remus" (Roman); "The Dragon and Saint George" (English); "The Grendel" (Anglo-Saxon); "The Ugly Wife" (Celtic); "Nidud the Cruel" (Norse); "The Death of Nornagest" (Norse). It also includes: "The Stolen Hammer of Thor" (Norse); "The Wishes of Savitri" (Indian); "The Great Bell of Peking" (China); "The Monkey Who Would be King" (China); "The First Eclipse" (Japan); "The Fabulous Spotted Egg" (Cheyenne Indian); "Geriguiaguiatugo" (Bororo Indian); "The Ten Fingers of Sedna" (Eskimo); "Given to the Sun" (Inca); "Catching the Sun" (Polynesian); and "Death and the Boy" (West African).
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Anthony Horowitz is an award-winning, bestselling author, well known for his popular film, theatre and television scripts. He has written over twenty children's books, including the best-selling Alex Rider series including Skeleton Key, Stormbreaker and Point Blanc (all Walker). Anthony Horowitz lives in north London with his wife and two sons.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The fourth great Pharaoh of Egypt was called Osiris. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Reya
Format:Paperback
This is an amazing book, with wonderfully weird, well written Egyptian, Babylonian, Greek, Roman, English, Chinese, Indian, Japanese (and many more) stories!
What I love most about this book is that it's full to the top with culture and the significant difference between the stories, reveals a lot about that particular place and time, when it was first told.
In this book, you will not only discover beautifully told myths and legends from all over the world, but you will also learn (for example) where the magical pattern in a peacock's feathers comes from and why the narcissus flowers grow near pools of water, gazing at their own, beautiful reflection.
After reading each unique story, I was very keen on sharing it with my family and friends and I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in myths and legends of the past!
What I love most about this book is that it's full to the top with culture and the significant difference between the stories, reveals a lot about that particular place and time, when it was first told.
In this book, you will not only discover beautifully told myths and legends from all over the world, but you will also learn (for example) where the magical pattern in a peacock's feathers comes from and why the narcissus flowers grow near pools of water, gazing at their own, beautiful reflection.
After reading each unique story, I was very keen on sharing it with my family and friends and I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in myths and legends of the past!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book is about a collection of myths and legends from ancient times. The majority of the tales are Greek, but there are also Egyptian, Roman, Chinese, Japanese, Norse, Celt, Native American tribes, Inca, Eskimo, African and a few others.
There are some common themes in this book such as unrequited love, offenders of the Gods and explanations of occurences in the natural world. For example, the Norse myth of the Stolen Hammer of Thor explains the seasons; Summer comes when Thor breaks the ice of Winter with his legendary hammer, Mjolnir.
Although the myths are from old cultures, Anthony Horowitz re-tells them in a very modernized style. This makes them light and readable.
I enjoyed this book a lot becuase of Anthony Horowitz's writing style is very enjoyable. I think adults and children alike, whether for pleasure or assignment, would enjoy this book.
There are some common themes in this book such as unrequited love, offenders of the Gods and explanations of occurences in the natural world. For example, the Norse myth of the Stolen Hammer of Thor explains the seasons; Summer comes when Thor breaks the ice of Winter with his legendary hammer, Mjolnir.
Although the myths are from old cultures, Anthony Horowitz re-tells them in a very modernized style. This makes them light and readable.
I enjoyed this book a lot becuase of Anthony Horowitz's writing style is very enjoyable. I think adults and children alike, whether for pleasure or assignment, would enjoy this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my 10 years old son who is very interested in myths and legends and he simply loved it.
He read the entire book in one week, every night after school. It is a good selection of legends from different
countries and it makes a very entertaining reading for young children
He read the entire book in one week, every night after school. It is a good selection of legends from different
countries and it makes a very entertaining reading for young children
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Too simplistic...
I've opened this book on the page with the myth called "The death of Nornagest" on it. The story starts with a description of the Vikings, who are portrayed as "... Read more
Published on 1 May 2011 by Dmitry Ogloblin
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A Marvellous Myth Book, a Must Have Item
I am a Year Five Teacher and have bought this book , (for a second time), and I am tickled pink with it. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2010 by Wendy A. Martin
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very interesting
Lots of myths and legends (mostly Greek) but other cultures are included.
Each one is short and sweet with added humour. Read more
Each one is short and sweet with added humour. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by Vhbrandon
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not sure who it is for
I enjoyed this, but the writing is too complex for my 7 year old boy whilst my 9 year old girl is not engaged by the stories although she can cope with the writing. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by DS fan's dad
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Interesting read
Anthony Horowitz takes you on an amazing journey from page one, a good book to own.
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by V. Morris
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a favourite from childhood re-visited 20 years on!
This really is an excellent book. It was bought for me when I was seven or eight and I dipped into it and found stories like the minotaur really compelling. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by Alice Buckley
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Another Anthony Horowitz book that rocks!
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Published on 16 Nov 2001
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an amazing book
this is a brilliant book for anyone intrested in
myths around the world it is well written and has some funny moments a must buy
myths around the world it is well written and has some funny moments a must buy
Published on 4 Oct 2001
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