Who is Pan Ku? What is Ragnarok? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of the World of Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From well-known Greek gods like Zeus and Poseidon, to lesser-known tales of Africa’s Gu and Ngame, these books help kids understand the myths that shape and direct people’s lives. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.