The Midas Touch: World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks

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Packed with fascinating facts a concise yet comprehensive introduction to world mythology This authoritative introduction to the legends of history will reintroduce readers to the Cyclops Minotaur and centaurs of the Ancient Greeks as well as shed light on the wider world of mythology. The Midas Touch includes a stunning array of fascinating tales and gets to grips with the ancient stories of Aboriginal Sumerian Egyptian Mesoamerican Maori Greek Roman Indian Norse and Japanese cultures encompassing legends from the most diverse societies and the most ancient cultures from across the globe. In a concise yet comprehensive format it is a wonderful evocation of the hugely entertaining stories and characters of mythology.