The Met Gods of the Ancient World: A Kids´ Guide to Ancient Mythologies, From Mayan to Norse, Egyptian to Yoruba

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths. Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects from the Metropolitan Museum's collection, which show how people worshipped the gods through art. A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history. (c) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York