Myths of the World: Retold for Children by Padraic Colum

Myths of the World: Retold for Children by Padraic ColumClassic World Mythology for Upper Elementary Readers Myths of the World is a sweeping collection of ancient legends retold by Irish storyteller Padraic Colum, bringing the great mythic traditions of humanity into vivid literary form for young readers. Spanning Egypt, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Ireland, Iceland, India, China, Japan, Polynesia, Mexico, Peru, and more, this volume gathers creation stories, heroic epics, and enduring cultural legends

Classic World Mythology for Upper Elementary Readers

Myths of the World is a sweeping collection of ancient legends retold by Irish storyteller Padraic Colum, bringing the great mythic traditions of humanity into vivid literary form for young readers.

Spanning Egypt, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Ireland, Iceland, India, China, Japan, Polynesia, Mexico, Peru, and more, this volume gathers creation stories, heroic epics, and enduring cultural legends into one substantial anthology. Readers encounter Isis and Osiris, Gilgamesh and the Great Flood, Prometheus and Pandora, Hercules, Quetzalcoatl, the Norse gods, and many others—told in Colum’s elevated yet accessible prose.

This edition preserves Colum’s lyrical storytelling while presenting the material in a format suited to upper elementary students. The language carries weight and rhythm without scholarly density, making it ideal for thoughtful independent reading or structured family and classroom use.

This is serious mythic literature for children ready to enter the great narratives of the ancient world.

Book Details

• Title: Myths of the World
• Author: Padraic Colum
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Format: Softcover
• Pages: 352
• Recommended Age: 9–12 years
• Ideal for: Upper elementary mythology studies and advanced young readers