{"product_id":"gods-and-heroes-mythology-around-the-world","title":"Gods and Heroes: Mythology Around the World","description":"Meet the Original Superheroes.\n\nBefore there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther...there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began. Okuninushi, the Japanese hero who defeated eighty brothers to become king and then traded it all for a chance at immortality.\n\nFeaturing more than 70 characters from 23 cultures around the world, this A-to-Z encyclopedia of mythology is a who's who of powerful gods and goddesses, warriors and kings, enchanted creatures and earthshaking giants whose stories have been passed down since the beginning of time—and are now given fresh life for a new generation of young readers.\n\nPlus, You'll Learn All About:\nDragons: The Hydra, St. George's Dragon, and the Australian Rainbow Snake\nGiants: Grendel, Balor of the Evuil Eye, Polyphemus, and the Purusha with the thousand heads\nMonsters: Manticore, Sphinx, Minotaur, Thunderbird, and Echidne, mother of the Nemean lion that nearly killed Heracles\nUnderworlds: Travel to Hades, Valhalla, and the Elysian Fields\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1523503785\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1523503785.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Briggs, Korwin\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43715054403645,"sku":"BVV.1523503785.G","price":8.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1523503785-0.jpg?v=1790290185","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/gods-and-heroes-mythology-around-the-world","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}