Gods of the Ancient World

A Kids' Guide to Ancient Mythologies

Read by Jack Ayres
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On sale Feb 14, 2023 | 3 Hours and 13 Minutes | 9780744078831

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Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.

Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilizations around the world in this audiobook that introduces children to ancient cultures. Young listeners will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more.

A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history.

Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies.

© 2023 Marchella Ward © 2023 DK Audio
Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies. View titles by Marchella Ward

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Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.

Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilizations around the world in this audiobook that introduces children to ancient cultures. Young listeners will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more.

A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history.

Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies.

© 2023 Marchella Ward © 2023 DK Audio

Author

Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies. View titles by Marchella Ward

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