Atlas of Mythical Journeys

Discover Heroic Quests, Daring Voyages and Epic Adventures

Tread in the footsteps of ancient heroes and heroines with An Atlas of Mythical Journeys, your fantastical guidebook to adventures otherwise lost to time.

For thousands of years, humans have been telling stories of great and perilous journeys and the heroic adventurers who made them. Relive more than 30 of these legendary voyages with An Atlas of Mythical Journeys, and uncover the secret histories behind them.

From the fateful homecoming of Odysseus to Mulan's mission to free her homeland, these tales plot a course from myth to folklore to history. Marvel at epic scenes for every journey, featuring battles between gods and monsters, treacherous seas and long-lost lairs filled with treasure. Along the way, you'll not only discover myths and legends you've never heard before, but also learn all about the peoples and cultures who told them, what they mean and where they come from.

Arranged by continent, featured stories include:

• Jason and the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece
• Loki's mischievous search for the apples of immortality
• San Zang's famed journey to the West
• The exploits at sea of Sinbad the Sailor
• The Wabanaki legend of Glooscap
• Anansi the Spider and the Box of Stories
• How Māui created the islands called New Zealand
• Many, many more.

Fact meets fantasy in this stunning collection of beloved tales and unearthed legends for 9-12-year-olds, each of which reveals something more about the excitement of journeying into the unknown. With lovingly hand-painted illustrations rich in authentic detail, An Atlas of Mythical Journeys is certain to become a favourite of those reading independently or with parents. The ultimate quest awaits in An Atlas of Mythical Journeys!

For more in the same series, check out An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms and An Atlas of Afterlives.

Contributor: Emily Hawkins (Retold by), Iryna Dobrovetska (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Iryna Dobrovetska

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