Lee Won-bok: The Land of Gods and the Land of Humans: The World of Mythology

The *Land of Gods, Land of Humans* series is a three-part treatise on religion, mythology, and philosophy presented by Professor Lee Won-bok, well-known for *Professor Lee Won-bok’s World of Wine: Wines of the World* and *21st Century Distant Countries, Neighboring Countries*. Professor Lee, a master of Korean educational comics, discusses religion, mythology, and philosophy—the three pillars of spiritual culture—as a new way to understand the world. The second volume of *Land of Gods, Land of Humans*, titled *The World of Mythology*, covers the lineage of 6,000 years of Eastern and Western mythology that has brilliantly adorned global cultures. From the myths of Korea, China, Japan, and India to those of Egypt, Persia, Greece, Northern Europe, and the Celts, the book presents an easy-to-understand compilation of the stories of great gods and magnificent heroes who served as the spiritual roots of human civilization. This book explains in detail how mythology first originated and the evolution it has undergone, clarifies the interrelationships between various myths, and explains the diverse gods and heroes appearing within them, as well as mystical stories that stimulate the imagination—ranging from creation myths to the end of the world—by comparing them with other myths. Through myths, you can learn about the amazing power that advanced human history, culture, and religion. Full color.

Korean title: 신의 나라 인간 나라: 신화의 세계 편

Korean author: 이원복

Korean publisher: 김영사

ISBN-13: 9788934930501