- Is this a full retelling of the myths?
- No. It summarizes each myth and explains its context, characters and meaning in short illustrated spreads. Readers wanting full narrative retellings should look elsewhere.
- Which cultures does it cover?
- It includes Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Celtic and Mesoamerican traditions, among others. Coverage is broad but not equal for every culture.
- Is it suitable for children?
- It is written for general adult readers, but the clear layout and pictures make it usable for older children and teens. Some myths include violence and adult themes.
- How does it compare with other DK Big Ideas books?
- It follows the same format: short chapters, timelines, diagrams and key-figure boxes. If you liked The History Book or The Philosophy Book, this reads the same way.
- What is the physical format?
- It is a hardcover in English, published by DK in 2018. A German-language edition also exists.
- Where is the The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained cheapest?
- At alibris, for $13.85, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target.