Mythology for Beginners: The Myths and Stories of Egypt, Greece, and the Norse World for Everyone Who Skipped History Class (Echoes Through Time)

Can you name the Egyptian god who got chopped into fourteen pieces — or the Norse god who traded his eye for wisdom — or the Greek hero who had to wrestle a lion with his bare hands?Three manuscripts in one book:Egyptian Mythology for Beginners: The Legends of Ancient Egypt Simplified for People Who Slept Through History ClassGreek Mythology for Beginners: The Myths of Ancient Greece Simplified for People Who Slept Through History ClassNorse Mythology for Beginners: The Tales of the Vikings Simplified for People Who Slept Through History ClassThis 3-in-1 book brings together the mythology of three civilizations — Egypt, Greece, and the Norse world — in one accessible, entertaining guide written for people who want to finally understand these stories without wading through dusty academic textbooks.In the first part, you will discover the mythology of ancient Egypt:The Creation of Everything: How Atum sneezed the world into existence, why rival creation stories emerged from Memphis and Hermopolis, and how the Ennead’s “Great Nine” family tree set the stage for divine chaosOsiris, Isis, and the Ultimate Betrayal: The story of Egypt’s golden king, his murderous brother Set, the wife whose magic and devotion created the first mummy, and the myth of resurrection that defined Egyptian belief for millenniaThe Geography of the Dead: The perilous journey through the Duat, the weighing of the heart, and what the ancient Egyptians truly believed happened after deathMagic, Monsters, and Mythology in Action: From Apep the chaos serpent to the pharaoh as living god — how these myths shaped daily life, temples, festivals, and burial rituals for over three thousand yearsIn the second part, you will explore the myths of ancient Greece:The Titans, the Olympians, and the War for the Universe: How Cronus ate his children, Zeus overthrew his father, and the gods divided the cosmos into three kingdomsHeroes and Monsters: The Twelve Labors of Heracles, Perseus and Medusa, Theseus and the Minotaur, Jason and the Golden Fleece — the full stories told from beginning to endThe Trojan War: The Apple of Discord, the Wrath of Achilles, the death of Hector, and the Trojan Horse — the complete story of the war that shaped Western storytellingThe Odyssey: Odysseus’s ten-year journey home — from the Cyclops and the Sirens to the slaughter of the suitors and the reunion with PenelopeIn the third part, you will enter the world of the Vikings:The Blueprint of the Universe: Ginnungagap, the murder of Ymir, the World Tree Yggdrasil, and the Nine Realms explained clearlyOdin, Thor, and Loki: The All-Father who sacrificed his eye for wisdom, the thunder god who was no polished superhero, and the trickster whose betrayals spiraled toward the end of the worldAdventures and Misadventures: Thor’s fishing trip for the World Serpent, the theft of Thor’s hammer, the building of Asgard’s wall, and the quest for the mead of poetryMonsters, Giants, and Ragnarök: Fenrir, Jörmungandr, Hel — Loki’s terrible children — and the Twilight of the Gods that destroyed and remade the worldWhether you’re new to mythology, revisiting old favorites, or looking for a single book that covers the major traditions in one place, this guide makes the myths of Egypt, Greece, and the Norse world accessible, engaging, and impossible to put down.Scroll up and click Add to Cart today! Read more