Don't Know Much About(r) Mythology: Everything You Need to Know about the Greatest Stories in Human History But Never Learned

In this fascinating installment of the New York Times bestselling Don't Know Much About(R) 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.

Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Published: 08/15/2006
Pages: 560
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.34w x 1.01d
ISBN: 9780060932572

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 10.4
Point Value: 35
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 106770 / Don't Know Much about Mythology: Everything You Need to Know about the Greatest Stories in Human His

About the Author
Davis, Kenneth C.: -

Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America's Hidden History; and Don't Know Much About^(R) History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.7 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About^(R) series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's All Things Considered. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.