Shop
  • Deals
  • Deal checker
  • Black Friday
  • Buying guides
  • Brands
  • Stores
Travel
  • Flight deals
  • Hotel deals
Company
  • Research
  • Press
  • deal.ai apps
Black Friday 2026
  • Walmart
  • Best Buy
  • Target
  • TVs
  • Laptops
  • Headphones
  • Apple
  • Gaming
  • Vacuums
  • Kitchen
  • Toys
  • Smartwatches
  • Tablets
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
© Deal.ai Inc.
TermsPrivacy
Deal.ai › Books
T
The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Best price now

$13.85at alibrisChecked Nov 9

22% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission. Price via Klarna.

Visit alibris

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Enter to send, Shift+Enter for a new line

Price facts

  • Last seen at $13.85 at alibris on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

A DK hardcover from the Big Ideas Simply Explained series that walks through world myths in short, illustrated spreads. It covers Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Mesoamerican traditions, with timelines, diagrams and key-figure boxes. It suits readers who want a broad, visual introduction rather than a deep academic study. Compared with denser mythology handbooks, it trades depth for clarity and pictures, which is why reviewers call it an easy entry point for families and newcomers.

Best forNewcomers to world mythologyFamilies and school-age readersVisual learners who like diagrams and timelinesGift buyers for history-minded readers
Pros
  • Covers many cultures, not just Greek and Norse
  • Illustrated spreads, timelines and family trees make myths easy to follow
  • Short entries suit dipping in and out
  • DK's Big Ideas format is consistent and well organized
  • Hardcover holds up to repeat use
Cons
  • Depth is limited; each myth gets only a page or two
  • Some readers find the layout busy
  • Not a scholarly reference or full retelling of the myths
  • Coverage across cultures is uneven

The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained prices at every store

  • alibrisNew

    In stock

    $13.85Checked Nov 9
    Visit alibris
  • TargetNew

    In stock

    $17.84+ $5.99 shippingChecked Nov 9
    Visit Target
  • WalmartNew

    In stock

    $17.84+ $6.99 shippingChecked Nov 9
    Visit Walmart

Store links may earn us a commission. Some prices via Klarna.

The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained price history

Lowest price we've seen: $13.85 on Nov 9 at alibris. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners describe it as an accessible, well-illustrated overview that works well for beginners and young readers. Reviewers praise the breadth and the visual layout, while some note that individual myths are summarized rather than fully told.

What people mention
  • CoveragePraisedReaders like that it spans many mythologies, not only Greek and Norse.
  • IllustrationsPraisedDiagrams, timelines and artwork are called helpful and attractive.
  • DepthMixedSome say the short entries summarize myths rather than tell them fully.
  • LayoutMixedA few find the busy spreads harder to read straight through.
  • Beginner friendlyPraisedOwners recommend it as an easy first book on mythology.

Specifications

Format
HardcoverSource
Release Year
2018Source
Language
English, GermanSource
Publisher
DKSource

Questions and answers

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.

Stores we've priced the The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained at

  • Target deals and prices
  • Walmart deals and prices
Genre
Folklore, Myths & Legends, History & ArcheologySource
Release Date
2018-05Source