Myths and Legends - Philip Wilkinson

Written by Philip Wilkinson
Read by Hugh Kermode
Format: M4B

you can split this up yourself by chapter to mp3 format with yermak/AudioBookConverter. its a free opensource software on GitHub. Alternatively use Smart Audiobook player with .m4b format. This is my preferred method.

Discover the world’s greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide.

What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology? With vivid retellings of famous legends, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture.

Delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, which hold the key to such phrases as “Achilles’ heel”, as well as the lesser-known but richly colorful myths of Africa and the Americas. Explore global ideas such as fate and fortune and the underworld, and find out about the key characters - heroes, tricksters, and gods - that make up each myth system. Filled with the cultural and religious meanings behind each legend and the influence they have had both in their own time and in today’s world, this audiobook is a must-have for all mythology enthusiasts.