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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Davis has put together a fairly entertaining book of world mythology, presented in a more engaging way than a typical school text. The entire globe is covered, but it's a bit thin in some areas (e.g. Asia and Africa). I was amused but unsurprised that some currently practiced religions are treated as myth here (e.g. Hindu), but no mention is made of Christianity or Islam, whose verity could be considered equally suspect. Still, educational and well worth reading. (  ) ryner | Sep 17, 2009 |  The first chapter is basically an introduction to what mythology is. Okay, great, I don't care, put that in the introduction where it belongs. I know what mythology is, and it didn't say anything I didn't already infer. The actual chapters on mythology didn't go into enough detail for me to actually be interested. I had to skim through 3/4 of the chapters because I just couldn't get into it. In the end, I think I only thoroughly read the chapters about stuff that I already knew. 1.5/5 wasted hours I could have spent reading about mythology on the internet instead of picking apart a book. (  ) oxlena | Sep 11, 2009 | A really good introduction to the myths and religions of a wide variety of cultures. I found this book to be easy to read and understand with terminology explained in a way that should be clear to most lay readers. My one complaint was that Davis over relies on making parallels with the Christian Bible, but I understand why he chose this strategy. ( ) Jthierer | Jan 11, 2009 | This book goes beyond the basics or Roman gods and goddesses. It looks at many cultures, their myths, what they meant to the people, and how they influenced behavior. A good overview of mythology. Like the rest of the Don't Know Much About books, this is a good introduction to the topic of world myths. ( ) kaelirenee | Nov 27, 2007 | slushgod | Mar 1, 2006 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0060932570, Paperback) What is an Egyptian pyramid doing on the U. S. dollar bill? 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 this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling Don’t Know Much About® series, Kenneth C. Davis introduces and explains the great myths of the world using his engaging and delightfully irreverent question-and-answer style. He 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. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:17 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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