| Medieval Myths, Legends, and Songs Contributor(s): Trembinski, Donna (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778713911 ISBN-13: 9780778713913 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: In the Middle Ages, stories were told to entertain, distract, and teach. Myths and stories were woven into tapestries, preached in church sermons, and sung at feasts. Using examples from all over the medieval world, this lovely book shows how myths and legends influenced people's lives, and how these stories were immortalized through oral story-telling, in music, and in crafts. Topics include - medieval storytellers such a troubadours, bards, and minstrels - folk songs and dance - legends and myths from around the world - mythical creatures, such as dragons, unicorns, and giants - medieval theater |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Medieval |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| LCCN: 2005019029 |
| Lexile Measure: 1040 |
| Series: Medieval World (Crabtree Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 8.28" W x 10.9" (0.38 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 103178 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This work is suitable for ages 8-14. In the Middle Ages, stories were told to entertain, distract, and teach. Myths and stories were woven into tapestries, preached in church sermons, and sung at feasts. Using examples from all over the medieval world, this book shows how myths and legends influenced people's lives, and how these stories were immortalised through oral storytelling, in music and in crafts. |