The myths contain strong influences from Chinese folk religion, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars. Wonderful original illustrations accompany the text. A glossary, chapter notes, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index.
Every culture has stories or myths explaining how the world began or why certain events happen.
Each chapter is followed by a Question and Answer section which covers characters, themes, and symbols. An Expert Commentary section enhances the myths with opinions by noted scholars. Striking original illustrations accompany the text. A glossary, chapter notes, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index. In this book on Greek mythology, author Michelle M. Houle expertly retells stories of some of the most famous Greek gods and goddesses, including Prometheus, Demeter and Persephone, and Echo and Narcissus.