{"product_id":"3512","title":"\u003ci\u003eMyths of the World\u003c\/i\u003e by Padraic Colum","description":"\u003cp\u003eA treasure trove of stories from the ancient world, retold by one of Ireland's greatest storytellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic collection of myths and legends includes stories from all the major ancient civilisations, and some lesser known ones: Egypt and Greece, and Babylon and Rome, alongside Ireland and Iceland, India and Finland, China and Japan, Mexico, Peru and Polynesia. The tales range from creation stories to heroic epics, and feature Isis, Gilgamesh, Hercules and Pandora, to name but a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition faithfully preserves Padraic Colum's original language. His lyrical rhythm and melody represent the very best of traditional storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Padraic Colum's essay, 'The Significance of Mythology'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperbound, 351pp, 6 1\/4 x 9 1\/4. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadraic Colum (1881-1972) was born in Longford, Ireland. He was a poet, novelist and collector of folklore, and was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steiner Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46334977474614,"sku":null,"price":26.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/0851\/5894\/files\/9780863153655.jpg?v=1779106538","url":"https:\/\/gnh6aq-wn.myshopify.com\/products\/3512","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}