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Twisted Myths: 20 Classic Stories with a Dark and Dangerous Heart
(2013)A collection of stories by Maura McHugh
Readers may be familiar with these traditional tales of gods, demons, and tricksters but they've never heard them like this before! Fantasy author Maura McHugh revisits the popular myths of Loki, Odin, Cupid and Psyche, and other myths from Africa, Asia, and the Americas -- and gives them a macabre makeover. These gruesome myths of love, treachery, sacrifice and revenge include:
The birth of the Hindu god Ganesha
The creation and destruction of four of the five Aztec suns
The ferocious revenge of Egyptian goddess Sekhmet
China's irrepressible Monkey King
Japanese Sun Goddess Amaterasu who banishes the night
All 20 terrifying tales are accompanied by stunningly dark illustrations that heighten the mood, and will leave readers thrilled, chilled, and eager for more.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
The creation and destruction of four of the five Aztec suns
The ferocious revenge of Egyptian goddess Sekhmet
China's irrepressible Monkey King
Japanese Sun Goddess Amaterasu who banishes the night
All 20 terrifying tales are accompanied by stunningly dark illustrations that heighten the mood, and will leave readers thrilled, chilled, and eager for more.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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