Fernando tells a lie to his mother because he took a chance and went out on a dangerous reef with his cousins. He becomes so miserable when his mother believes his lie that he has to tell her the truth. All of the stories teach about principles and how doing the right thing can be a very positive, though sometimes difficult, experience. Salsa Stories is a really good book for understanding a culture and for getting a young person into the kitchen. The Power of Myth Dorling Kindersley, March 2000.
All cultures have myths, and the myth of the hero's quest is found in all major cultures.
Dorling Kindersley has produced a fascinating book which takes the Stars Wars mythology of American pop culture and contrasts and compares it to other famous myths. The comparisons are quite enlightening. Children will be fascinated to learn how much Luke Skywalker has in common with other mythic heroes, such as Aeneas, Siegfried, King Arthur and Thor, and how Obi-Wan Kenobi fulfills the Wise Guide role that Merlin did for King Arthur. Inc. All Rights Reserved.