Neil Philip’s most popular book is The Illustrated Book of Myths: Tales Legends of the World. Neil Philip has 97 books on Goodreads with ratings. Home. Young readers will learn about Zeus and Pandora from Greece, King Arthur from England, Maui-of-a-Thousand-Tricks from Polynesia, the Rainbow Serpent from West Africa, and dozens of other colorful, larger-than-life characters from around the world. Myth-master Neil Philip has taken a thematic approach, organizing the legends around themes such as creation myths, fertility and cultivation, /5(75). · The Illustrated Book of Myths: Tales and Legends of the World (, Hardcover) The lowest-priced item that has been used or worn previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used.5/5(2).
Philip Wilkinson has more than 50 titles to his credit in the fields of history, mythology, and the arts, including Illustrated Dictionaries of Mythology and Religions and A Celebration of Customs and Rituals of the World, which was adopted and endorsed by the United Nations. Neil Philip is the author of many books on folklore and mythology. Among his books are The Illustrated Book of Myths. Myths Legends: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings. Philip Wilkinson. Hardback. In Stock. Add To Basket. Add To Basket. This beautifully presented book offers a stimulating approach to the timeless, universal stories that are central to every culture. More than 50 compelling myths and legends from around the world are explained through stunning works of art and ancient artefacts, each supported by informative text and comprehensive annotation. Presented country by country, the book offers a fascinating guide to.
Neil Philip’s most popular book is The Illustrated Book of Myths: Tales Legends of the World. Neil Philip has 97 books on Goodreads with ratings. Home. Neil Philip has a Ph.D in myth and folklore and has a great talent for giving insight into the cultural background of each story. Many stories have changed over time, yet they still hold true to the basic premise that evil is punished and good is rewarded. Fairy tales are filled with magic and wonder. The Illustrated Book of Myths is full of wonderful stories from all over the world. I give this book as a baby gift. It is great to read to small children and the stories will reappear for the children as they grow. Characters and stories from myths occur in much poetry, drama, essays, and fiction. This is also a good book to "look stuff up in" as one of my children says. The information is readily available and easy to find.
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