South Pacific Mythology

by Jim Ollhoff

Book Overview

Who is the volcano goddess? What makes Maui the trickster so tricky? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of South Pacific Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the desert tribes of Australia to New...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617147273
• ISBN13: 9781617147272
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: ABDO & Daughters
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9