Myths of the peoples of the world. Martirosova M.A.

Myths are not fairy tales, and initially they were not intended for a children's audience. Their plots are complex and multifaceted, the images of mythological characters are contradictory and ambiguous. Therefore, the task of the author of the book “Myths of the Peoples of the World for Children” was to tell the most famous world Le Gends simply, entertaining and accessible, avoiding unnecessary people and confusing conflicts. Simplified, schematized? - Yes, undoubtedly. But this is exactly what is necessary for the first-chill acquaintance with the rich mythological heritage of the peoples of the world. In addition, our publication is not an encyclopedia, not a reference, not a dictionary. We just wanted to introduce the young reader to the legendary characters whom the peoples of Europe, Asia, America sang and revere.