World Mythology for Beginners: 50 Timeless Tales from Around the Globe [Paperback]

Lose yourself in the world's most compelling myths

People have always created stories to explain and explore the world around them.World Mythology for Beginnersintroduces you to 50 of the most incredible tales of gods, heroes, and monsters. From common classics to lesser-known tales, these compact and modern retellings are a joy to read. You'll never forget the myths, their meaning, and their place within history.

Go beyond other mythology books with:

• Tales from around the world—Discover myths that cover every corner of the globe, from the Greek classics to the oral traditions of Africa.
• Stories come to life—Read myths and legends presented with a storyteller's flair that makes it easy to enjoy them time after time.
• Mythology 101—Contextualize each story with a collection of quick facts about its origin, key figures, and insights into the lessons and legends each myth celebrates.

Start your journey into the world of mythology with this engaging introductory guide.ZACHARY HAMBYis the author of theReaching OlympusandMythology for Teensseries, as well asWorld Mythology for Beginners,Introduction to Mythology for Kids, andThe Hero’s Guidebook. He’s an English teacher in rural Missouri, where he lives with his wife, Rachel, and their two children, Luke and Jane. Zachary Hamby's reader-friendly presentation of these profound myths from diverse cultures around the world is so compelling that his book can be enjoyed by a wide audience—not just those new to mythology. —Jo Ann Cavallo, professor, Columbia University, book series editor forAnthem World Epic and Romance, and creator atWorld Epics In his newest book, Hamby presents us with a truly diverse sampling of mythologies from around the world, ranging from the widely familiar to the more obscure. Grouped by region, each chapter colC5