Gods, Heroes And Monsters Av Mark Daniels

<p><b>Since the dawn of communication, humankind has looked around itself and used myths and legends to make sense of the world.</b> <b>Imaginative tales of goddesses, heroes, villains and beasts bring understanding to the biggest questions in life: Who made the world? What happens when we die? Where did we come from? How should we live our lives?</b><br><br><i>Gods, Heroes and Monsters</i> invites you to take your place at the campfire that’s been glowing since the first tale was told. Discover the fascinating <b>variety</b> – and several surprising similarities – of the stories that have been shared for millennia, from one person to another, one lesson at a time.<br><br><b>Ancient stories</b> are retold under themes such as the beginning (and end) of the world, <b>death</b>, <b>love</b> and <b>monsters</b> and <b>spirits</b>. Uncover how the successes and catastrophes that befall man started as <b>revenge</b>, love and <b>war</b> between the pantheon of <b>gods</b>. Hear the tales of ordinary men and women who have stepped up and overcome <b>life-threatening</b> <b>challenges</b>, from Mulan to Hercules. Discover how the Chinese, Hindu and Greek civilizations interpreted the Zodiac. Take your own epic voyage from the well-known myths of the Greeks, Norsemen and Egyptians, to the <b>enchanting tales</b> of the Native Americas, Australia’s First Nations, West Africa, China, Japan and beyond.</p>