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How the World Began Gilly Cameron Cooper

How the World Began By Gilly Cameron Cooper

How the World Began by Gilly Cameron Cooper


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Summary

Discover how different cultures believed the world was made, and why it is the way it is.

How the World Began Summary

How the World Began by Gilly Cameron Cooper

Here, discover how different cultures believe the world was made and why they think it is the way it is. This book features over 75 fabulous fine-art illustrations of gods and heroes of myths and legends, and photographs of real-life locations and artefacts. Creation myths from all over the world have been collected in one volume so that you can compare the beliefs of different cultures. Astonishing coincidences between stories and amazing facts are highlighted in information panels, and the most enduring stories of all time are retold for a new generation. This exciting book gathers together myths and legends from every corner of the globe. All the key themes of creation are portrayed with beautiful fine-art illustrations, which are sure to fire a child's imagination. The creation myths range from the Titans and Olympian gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples. It is a comprehensive introduction to these wonderful stories of how the world began, divided into regions including Europe, Africa and the Pacific.

About Gilly Cameron Cooper

Gilly Cameron Cooper is a former journalist who turned to editing and writing illustrated reference books for adults and children, covering a whole spectrum of subjects, but particularly history, natural history, and plant and garden history. In her extensive travelling, she has always taken an interest in local history and traditions, and as editor of a magazine in Greece, wrote many articles on classical sites and the myths and rituals associated with them.

Additional information

GOR002924124
9781844762460
1844762467
How the World Began by Gilly Cameron Cooper
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Anness Publishing
20161231
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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