myths

"... author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's ... legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Iztafell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side"--Provided by publisher.

" . . . stitches together the fragmented mythology of pre-Colombian Mexico into a unified narrative"--Amazon.

A retelling of India's legend about the great prince of Rama and his banishment to the forest.

A collection of legends and myths from the Incas, the Mayas, and the Aztecs that explain of the origins of the world.

"Takes readers on a self-guided tour of the mythical war between the Olympian and Titan gods with each choice affecting the outcome of the story"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of seven Chinese folktales representing creation, morality, and love; describing the origins of the stories and the Chinese traditions they reflect, and including story notes that examine their meanings.

Text and illustrations look at the mythology of ancient Egypt.

Simplified retellings of Greek and Roman myths, including those about Icarus, the boy whose father made him wings, and King Midas, who had the golden touch.

A collection of 100 Greek tales involving the god Hermes.

Text and illustrations introduce various Native American myths, including creation stories, trickster tales, and hero myths.