Best Mythology Illustrated Encyclopedias: 3 Illustrated Picks
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Choosing an illustrated mythology encyclopedia can be tricky when the books cover different traditions and audiences.
This time, we’ll round up three illustrated encyclopedias, including books with myths from around the world and visual entries spanning several traditions.
Quick-reference table of recommended products
| Product name | Coverage | Format | Page count |
|---|---|---|---|
 Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends! | Myths and legends from around the world | Hardback | 208 pages |
 The Illustrated A-Z Of Classic Mythology | Classical, Celtic, and Norse mythology, folklore, and legend | Hardcover | 256 pages |
 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mythology | Greek, Norse, and other mythologies | Hardcover | 128 pages |
Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends!
For children aged 9 and older who want to explore mythology from different parts of the world, Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends! is recommended. It brings together explanations and retellings of myths and legends from around the world, with facts, charts, timelines, illustrations, photographs, and detailed 3D CGI images.
The Illustrated A-Z Of Classic Mythology
For readers looking for an illustrated reference to Classical, Celtic, and Norse mythology, folklore, and legend, The Illustrated A-Z Of Classic Mythology is recommended. Its A–Z structure helps readers find characters, events, locations, stories, and symbols. The visual dictionary contains 1,000 entries and more than 600 fine-art images, with special spreads comparing mythological and archetypal themes across cultures.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mythology
For children aged 8 and older who are curious about mythology, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mythology is recommended. This illustrated compendium brings together tales from Greek, Norse, and other mythologies.
Choosing by reading interest
- Readers aged 9+ seeking myths and legends from around the world
- Readers looking for an A–Z reference to Classical, Celtic, and Norse mythology, folklore, and legend
- Children aged 8+ interested in Greek, Norse, and other mythologies
