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Mark Daniels

The Midas Touch

World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 23/10/2013

ISBN: 9781782430797

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Size: EPUB 2

Extent: 224 pages

Illustration: black and white diagrams and maps throughout

Territorial Rights: World

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Summary:

This authoritative and fascinating introduction to the legends of history will reintroduce readers to the cyclopes, Minotaur and centaurs of the Ancient Greeks, as well as shedding 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, The Midas Touch is a wonderful evocation of the hugely entertaining stories and characters of mythology.

About the Author:

Mark Daniels

Mark Daniels is a writer who studied Classics and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, where he focused on the myths of Greek, Roman and Sanskrit poetry. He is the author of World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks, which has been translated into seven languages worldwide, and Gods, Heroes and Monsters.