Ancient Lore – serie

Big, bold and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019.How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations help early seafarers sail safely across the vast Pacific? Blending science and storytelling, Astrologica introduces you to the marvels of our cosmos like you’ve never seen them before.The planets, stars, Sun and Moon have always fascinated us. Thousands of years ago, we built awe-inspiring monuments to honour them, invented geometry to study their movements, and took inspiration from them for stories about animals, gods and life itself. Today we have an enduring connection through zodiacs and more, ever linking us to the cosmos. But why is this?This gorgeously illustrated book is designed to introduce young stargazers to the celestial. You’ll uncover:The Origins of AstrologyMyths Of the Tropical ZodiacMyths Of the Solar SystemMyths Of the StarsStargazing Around the WorldAstrology and YouAcross these chapters, you'll learn about the antics of Greek gods, indigenous traditions and scientific breakthroughs. You’ll delve into zodiac lore as you journey around the globe, from Mali to Hawaiʻi, Norway and Australia. You’ll also travel through time, visiting early civilisations and empires to learn about the dawn of storytelling itself – and that's just the start.Astrologica includes:•   The history of astronomy and astrology, including ancient rites and customs•   The global star-lore behind famous constellations •   The lore behind the Tropical and Chinese zodiac systems, plus their dates, traits and quirks •   Stories of the gods and goddesses associated with the planets •   How stars have served as maps, clocks and calendars for millenniaFeaturing over 100 pages of unforgettable artwork, fascinating facts and powerful stories, this book is the perfect gift for curious young minds aged 9+.

Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other. Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping colour from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw.Uncover the colourful lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters as you journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today.Each boldly designed spread presents a figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their defining attributes and a summary of their story, along with multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of famous mythological tales and historical events, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War and the story of the Argonauts.An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000 followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping’s artwork is a fusion of technological and traditional techniques that combines photography, painting and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made.The thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful display reference for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters and gods.