Synopses & Reviews
The myths and legends of the ancient world still fascinate and entertain people the world over. The timeless tales of gods and goddesses have a special appeal that has captured the attention of generations of children. Basher History: Mythology gives a fresh look to some of the key characters from these famous myths and legends - meet Zeus, father of the Greek Gods; Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war and death; and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats. With Basher wit and signature stye, these gods and goddesses, along with many many others, are brought to life to tell you their stories. This unique and upbeat guide is a legend in the making.
Synopsis
The myths and stories of the gods and goddesses of the ancient world have a timeless appeal that captures the attention of generation after generation of children. Basher History: Mythology is an information-packed introduction to Greek/Roman, Norse and ancient Egyptian mythologies. Meet Zeus, father of the Greek gods (and learn that the Romans knew him as Jupiter), Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war and death, and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats, along with many others. This unique and upbeat guide is a legend in the making.
About the Author
Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally bestselling books for children including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series. Based in London, Basher specializes in "graphic surrealism" and his original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia. Mary Frances Budzik is the author of previous Basher titles Grammar and Punctuation. She has a BA in English Literature from Boston College and an MA in English Literature from Colombia University. She lives in Connecticut. Sue Alcock (consultant) is a professor of archaeolgy and classics at Brown University, specializing in ancient Greek and Roman culture.
Additional Consultants: Professor Richard Buxton (Greek/Roman), Dr John Haywood (Norse) and Dr Aidan Johnson (Egyptian)