Roman Myths and Legends

by Jilly Hunt

Overview

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Roman myths and legends so compelling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410997418
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/15/2021
Series:	All About Myths
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	806,473
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Jilly Hunt has over 15 years experience of educational publishing. Formerly an editor for Pearson, Jilly is now a freelance children's writer and editor. She has written more than 15 non-fiction books for children and young adults. She graduated from Oxford Brookes University with BA Honours in Publishing and History of Art. She now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband two small children.

Table of Contents

What Are Myths and Legends? 4

Myths from Many Cultures 6

Gods and Goddesses 10

Worshiping Gods and Goddesses 16

Heroes, Tricksters, and Thieves 20

Quests and Adventures 26

The Beginning and the End 34

Roman Influence 40

Characters, Creatures, and Places 42

Glossary 44

Find Out More 46

Index 48