The Met Gods of the Ancient World

Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.

Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilizations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colorful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects from the Metropolitan Museum’s collection, which show how people worshipped the gods through art. 

A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history.

© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

About the Author

Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies.

Xuan Le is an illustrator based in Saigon, Vietnam. After graduating with a major in fashion design from IUH, she studied and received a second degree in graphic design at the University of Fine Arts in Ho Chi Minh City. She likes to combine strong colors with eccentric details, mixing past, future and surreal worlds together. ⁠ When not working she enjoys making paper crafts and combining different materials to make miniature models.

Author Residence: England, UK

Author Hometown: Oxford