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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: 26/09/2013

ISBN: 9781782432104

Export Edition: Export/Airside

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Paperback

Size: Other

Extent: 224 pages

Territorial Rights: World (Export)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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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.

Reviews:

This handy little book documents different stories that proliferate across world mythology... it's all here in bite sized chunks

The Good Book Guide

Sales points:

  • A masterful introduction to world mythology in bite-sized chunks, The Midas Touch tells you everything you need to know about the titans, creatures, gods, goddesses, heroes and traditions of legend

  • Covers an array of material, from the best bits of Greek and Roman mythology, to the legends and traditions of ancient Aboriginal, Egyptian, Indian, Japanese and Norse cultures, and much more

  • Packed with fascinating facts, including – the legendary island of Atlantis, the nine worlds of Norse mythology, and the Japanese creation myth

  • From the publishers of A Classical Education (over 58,000 copies sold to date)

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.