The meaning of some of the world's great myths
and legends springs to life in this collection of
stories, retold here for children. Through the epic
adventures of colorful charactersrom kings
and beggars to gods and demonshe reader
may glimpse the ancient wisdom of early humankind.

Spanning the centuries from Atlantis to the
civilizations of India, Persia, Babylonia, and Egypt,
the author portrays human development, from
primitive hunters to builders of magnificent cities
and the great pyramids. Buddha, Krishna, Rama,
Zarathustra, Gilgamesh, Isis, and Osiris are just
a few of the lively participants in the unfolding
historical narrative.

ISBN: 9780946206520