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In this fascinating installment of the New York Times bestselling Don’t Know Much About® series, Kenneth C. Davis explores the great myths of the world and their implications for art, science, religion and culture throughout history.
What is an Egyptian pyramid doing on the U. S. dollar bill? • Did a pharaoh inspire Moses to worship one God? • What’s a Canaanite demoness doing at a rock concert?
Since the beginning of time, people have been insatiably curious. They’ve asked questions about where we come from, why the stars shine and the seasons change, and what constitutes evil. The imaginative answers crafted by our ancestors have served as religion, science, philosophy, and popular literature.
In an engaging and delightfully irreverent question-and-answer style, Davis tackles the epic of Gilgamesh; Achilles and the Trojan War; Stonehenge and the Druids; Odin, Thor, and the entire Norse pantheon; Native American myths, and much more, including the dramatic life and times of the man who would be Buddha. From Mount Olympus to Machu Picchu, here is an insightful, lively look at the greatest stories ever told.
Publisher : Harper Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 15, 2006)
Language : English
Paperback : 560 pages
ISBN-10 : 0060932570
ISBN-13 : 978-0060932572
Item Weight : 1.05 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.89 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book provides good general information about mythology. They find it an interesting and fun read for anyone interested in history, sociology, or religion. The humor is mingled with world history in a fun and entertaining way. However, opinions differ on readability – some find it easy to understand and well-written, while others feel the overviews are too brief and less detailed than others.
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