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In Search of Myths and Heroes : Exploring Four Epic Legends of the World by Michael Wood (2005, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherUniversity of California Press
ISBN-100520247248
ISBN-139780520247246
eBay Product ID (ePID)46586608

Product Key Features

Book TitleIn Search of Myths and Heroes : Exploring Four Epic Legends of the World
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFolklore & Mythology, Anthropology / General, Historical
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorMichael Wood
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in
Item Weight33 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-048505
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal201/.3
Table Of ContentIntroduction The Search for Shangri-La Jason and the Golden Fleece The Queen of Sheba Arthur: The Once and Future King Further Reading Acknowledgements Index
SynopsisIn this compelling new book, accompanying the PBS television series of the same name, historian Michael Wood, whose renowned adventures have taken him to many remote and exciting places around the globe, now goes in search of four powerful legends: Shangri-La, the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba, and the Holy Grail. Gorgeously illustrated by Steve Razzetti, with full-color photographs of some of the most beautiful landscapes and cities on earth,In Search of Myths and Heroesis a series of real journeys to real places and an encounter with the living descendants of the ancient cultures that produced the four legends. From the mountains of Tibet to the coasts of Ethiopia and Yemen to the city of Jerusalem and the far west of Ireland, Wood brings us along as he separates fact from fiction and discovers why these famous stories still captivate us. Wood first pursues the legend of the hidden valley of Shangri-La, said to be a place behind the western Himalayas where the wisdom of humanity is preserved. A paradise myth, the story of Shangri-La has been immortalized in Frank Capra's movieLost Horizon,but was there a real Shangri-La? Wood then travels to Greece to explore the legend of Jason's search for the Golden Fleece, the ultimate quest, one even older than Homer'sIliadandOdyssey.But was there really an expedition beyond the limits of the known world in the mists of prehistory? Traveling to the Horn of Africa, Wood turns to the fascinating legend of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, a story found in the Bible, the Muslim Koran, and the Ethiopian Book of Kings. The Ethiopians claim the Queen of Sheba founded their nation, but who, in fact, was she? Finally, Wood travels through the Celtic countries of the British Isles in search of the tales of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. Was there a real King Arthur? And why does the quest for the Grail continue to obsess us today?, In this compelling new book, accompanying the PBS television series of the same name, historian Michael Wood, whose renowned adventures have taken him to many remote and exciting places around the globe, now goes in search of four powerful legends: Shangri-La, the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba, and the Holy Grail. Gorgeously illustrated by Steve Razzetti, with full-color photographs of some of the most beautiful landscapes and cities on earth, In Search of Myths and Heroes is a series of real journeys to real places and an encounter with the living descendants of the ancient cultures that produced the four legends. From the mountains of Tibet to the coasts of Ethiopia and Yemen to the city of Jerusalem and the far west of Ireland, Wood brings us along as he separates fact from fiction and discovers why these famous stories still captivate us., In this compelling new book, accompanying the PBS television series of the same name, historian Michael Wood, whose renowned adventures have taken him to many remote and exciting places around the globe, now goes in search of four powerful legends: Shangri-La, the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba, and the Holy Grail. Gorgeously illustrated by Steve Razzetti, with full-color photographs of some of the most beautiful landscapes and cities on earth, In Search of Myths and Heroes is a series of real journeys to real places and an encounter with the living descendants of the ancient cultures that produced the four legends. From the mountains of Tibet to the coasts of Ethiopia and Yemen to the city of Jerusalem and the far west of Ireland, Wood brings us along as he separates fact from fiction and discovers why these famous stories still captivate us. Michael Wood's In Search of Myths & Heroes explores four remarkable legends that have endured from ancient eras to modern times. Shangri-la: The Paradise Myth From Babylonia to ancient Tibet to Frank Capra's movie Lost Horizon --the story of an earthly paradise has been immortalized through the ages. But was there a real Shangri-la? Jason & the Golden Fleece: The Hero's Quest Possibly the oldest story in world literature and one still told today--from Gilgamesh to Star Wars --Jason's quest is that of a young man who must venture into the unknown to complete an impossible task. It is a story of bravery, treachery, and love, but what price must our hero pay for achieving his "mission impossible"? The Queen of Sheba: The Woman of Power The tale of Sheba, told for more than two and half millennia in Arabia, the Near East, Africa, and Europe, is the story of a woman who is a founder of nations, a fantasy lover, the personification of wisdom, adored and demonized in equal measure. Is this the fate of powerful women even today? Arthur: The Once & Future King Arthur, said to have ruled in a golden age, had his power broken by human weakness and greed. His story, the myth of the king who will one day return, is echoed in nearly every culture in the world. But who was Arthur and why do we need to believe in him and his future reign? Copub: BBC
LC Classification Number2005048505
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