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Taking an original photographic approach to look in detail at certain topics, these four fascinating books provide deeper understanding and richer enjoyment of the worlds of architecture, art, famous artists, and myths and legends. AUTHOR BIO: One of the world's leading experts on mythology and folklore, Neil Philip, Ph.D. has written more than 30 books, including DK's The Illustrated Book of Myths

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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: DK ADULT; Revised edition (July 30, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0756628717
  • ISBN-13: 978-0756628710
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #695,893 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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IT IS IN THE NATURE OF HUMANKIND TO TELL STORIES, and at the root of every human culture are the stories we call mythsstories of the creation of the world and of humankind, of the deeds of gods and heroes, and of the end of time. Read the first page
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Ahura Mazda, Mount Fuji, King Arthur, King Mark, Mount Olympus, General Death, Native American, Roman Jupiter, Sir Bertilak, Papa God, Sir Galahad, West Africa, Holy People, Lone Man, Mount Meru, Gorgon Medusa, Spider Woman, Mother Earth, Sir Gawain, Shou Hsing, Great Spirit, River Ladon, Hero Twins
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stories For All Time, April 4, 2009
I am hooked on myths, fables, and legends. Stories and myths pre-date language and have been revealed on the walls of caves. We are seemingly hard wired for these myths which deal with our lives and our deaths. Every one of us is a story. The themes of these myths and legends are universal.They are the stories of many cultures from many years ago, but they are about us, here and now. This is a beautiful book that is rich in content and illustration. Highly recommended.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Where are Jesus and Christianity?, June 20, 2009
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It looks like a nice book, but the word Jesus is not mentioned in the whole book (I know, I did a search). Aren't Jesus and Christianity a myth too? The myths are classified by culture: Egypt, Sumeria, Iran, etc. Not a word of Jewish myths, such as as the ones that Christianity is based on, the biggest and the most widespread myth in the world today. Come on! How can this be a serious book? It mentions the Holy Grail myth, but the implication is that Christianity itself is not a myth. This is not serious.
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