Autore: 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 World’ …

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 de …

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 wi …

* 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 World’ …

* 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 World’ …

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 perse …

* 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. Bec …

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 Suhay …

Spirits, ghosts, demons and jackals, all conjure the tales of the unique and original culture of South Asia.A delightful collection of stories from South Asia, some extending back to early cultures o …

A new title in the series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world. The tale of the legendary Mongol General Genghis Khan is as phenomenal as …

Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with their fragile, power …

A mighty warrior interrupts King Arthur’s banquet to challenge the astonished revellers to a binding act of combat. Out of sheer bravado Gawain leaps to the fray and his actions lead to a series of s …

Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.Organized into four sections Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realm …

Part of a new series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world, this is the epic story of Julius Caesar who was born in 100 BCE, eventually bec …

From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies and magic.Hungary nestles in the crossroads of Europe, and so Hungarian culture shares elem …