Myths are the oldest stories of all, and the ones that come from the deepest and most powerful part of the

human spirit. They help us to explain the world around us and to make sense of our place within it. The myths

and legends presented in this book come from many different cultures all over the world. They are filled with

adventure, magic, mystery, and the wonders of the human heart and spirit. Retold for young children,

these stories are perfect for reading together or for new readers to try themselves. • A stunningly illustrated

collection of stories, myths and legends from every continent. • Divided into chapters covering universal themes such

as Beginnings, The Heavens and the Elements, Love and Marriage, Gods and Goddesses, Heroic Deeds, Growth

and Rebirth, and Death and Endings. • Features such familiar tales as Romulus and Remus,

King Midas and the Golden Touch, and Gilgamesh, as well as lesser-known stories such as Finn MacCooland the Salmon, and Tulugaak and the Bag of Light.