Gods of the Ancient World

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An illustrated collection of ancient mythologies, plus photography of ancient artefacts

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.

Discover 23 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of ancient objects which show how people worshipped the gods through art.

A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history.

"A thoughtful and carefully researched title that explicitly seeks to counteract and reclaim past misrepresentations of the cultures of colonised peoples." - CLPE

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780241567791
Published: December 2022

Number of pages: 144
Width: 237 mm
Height: 287 mm
Depth: 18 mm

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd