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title: "The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained"
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# Global myths coverage Striking visuals & infographics 80+ myths retold with charts The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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## Summary

> 📚 Unlock the timeless secrets of myths — because knowing legends never goes out of style!

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- **What is this?** The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
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## Key Features

- • **Master 80+ Legendary Myths:** Dive into a curated collection of classic myths from every corner of the world.
- • **Visual Learning at Its Best:** Engage with eye-catching graphics, timelines, and charts that simplify complex stories.
- • **Perfect for Novices & Experts:** Clear, concise text designed to refresh knowledge or introduce new enthusiasts.
- • **Award-Winning Big Ideas Series:** Join millions who trust DK’s acclaimed series for making big topics effortlessly understandable.
- • **Global Mythology in One Volume:** Explore myths from Greek gods to Norse tricksters and beyond, all in one accessible guide.

## Overview

The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained is a visually rich, globally comprehensive guide that retells over 80 classic myths with clear text, charts, and timelines. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned mythology fans, it offers an accessible overview of world myths from Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and many other traditions, all part of DK’s award-winning Big Ideas series.

## Description

Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Mythology, with: - More than 80 classics retold and explained in mythology - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Mythology Book allows you delve into each myth, discover the meanings behind them, and understand their significance to different cultures worldwide - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll find global coverage of world myths, profiling everything from the well-known tales of the Greeks, Norsemen, and Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia. Your Mythological Questions, Simply Explained Learn about myths in this essential guide, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many classic stories, The Mythology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld - and much more. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Mythology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Review: Great Book, perfect for Ancient Astronaut Theorists. - It is comprehensive and well researched, a lovely gold book of knowledge that is worth its weiht in gold.
Review: The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained is a clear and easy-to-read overview of myths from around the world. It covers Greek, Norse, Egyptian and other traditions with simple explanations and useful visuals. The diagrams and timelines help make quite complex ideas easier to understand, especially if you are new to the subject. It is more of an introduction than detailed study, but good for getting a broad sense of mythology. I paid £11.90 at the time of purchase, and with desertcart Prime delivery and 30-day free returns it felt like a low-risk buy.

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children over 36 months
- Warning:Not suitable for children under 36 months
- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,720 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Indigenous Practices 3 in Religious Studies Encyclopaedias 4 in Mythology Encyclopaedias |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,432 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book, perfect for Ancient Astronaut Theorists.
*by M***T on 21 October 2024*

It is comprehensive and well researched, a lovely gold book of knowledge that is worth its weiht in gold.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
*by D***A on 27 April 2026*

The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained is a clear and easy-to-read overview of myths from around the world. It covers Greek, Norse, Egyptian and other traditions with simple explanations and useful visuals. The diagrams and timelines help make quite complex ideas easier to understand, especially if you are new to the subject. It is more of an introduction than detailed study, but good for getting a broad sense of mythology. I paid £11.90 at the time of purchase, and with Amazon Prime delivery and 30-day free returns it felt like a low-risk buy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great purchase!
*by S***A on 10 January 2019*

Really great read and good to see it's not just Westerncentric. Easy to dip in and out of with great images. Great as a reference text and as a refresher. Will make a beautiful present. I have four in the series so far..

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*Last updated: 2026-06-30*