End of Days: Doomsday Myths Around the World

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title End of Days: Doomsday Myths Around the World
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Blake Hoena
SeriesUniversal Myths
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 178
ISBN/Barcode 9781515766308
ClassificationsDewey:202.3
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Capstone Press, Incorporated
Imprint Capstone Press, Incorporated
Publication Date 1 May 2018
Publication Country United States

Description

The world is coming to an end Gather round and discover eight ancient tales of devastating destruction that will wipe out all life on Earth. Learn how Norse gods and giants will war until the universe is consumed by fire. Read a West African tale about a rainbow serpent who will let the earth fall into oblivion and much more. Experience the apocalypse firsthand as old doomsday myths from around the world come to life.Long ago people told stories to explain the world around them. Though separated by great distances diverse cultures often explored common themes in their myths - from how life began and how it will end to terrible floods and warring gods. With the exciting graphic retellings of Universal Myths discover for yourself the unique differences and stunning similarities between ancient tales from around the world.

Author Biography

cz Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and continues to write about fun things like space aliens and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and graphic novels for children.