Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook

Unravel the narratives of your favourite mythical creatures, all-powerful gods, legendary heroes, and evil villains in this ultimate one-stop collection of fantastic myths and legends. This fact-packed title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series is a treasure trove of narratives on more than 200 of the most fascinating myths and legends. Learn all about the origin of different legends, the unique characteristics of powerful gods and goddesses, and a wide variety of mythical creatures. With intriguing stories of notorious tricksters, mighty winged creatures, and heroic battles, this book is loaded with beautiful photography and authentic text from subject experts. Step into the fascinating world of myths with DK's Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook and read about fearsome battles between monsters, such as the Hydra and Fafnir the dragon, and the heroes that fought them like Hercules and Sigurd. Find out about the exciting legends of King Arthur and Sun Wukong, and get to know about epics, such as the Mahabharata, Popol Vuh, and a host of tales from around the world. This book is sure to amaze any young reader with a keen interest in mythology. So if you want to deep dive into legends from across culture, then this book will be a great addition to your bookshelf.