In the new book and television program In Search of Myths and Heroes, Michael Wood seeks to learn about the ancient legends of King Arthur, Jason and the Golden Fleece, Shangra-La and the Queen of Sheba. The book is essentially a wistful fairy tale, that doesn't provide a clearer image of what the past was like or even the likelihood that a particular story actually happened; but in the romantic tradition of a favorite story told again and again.
In Search of Myths and Heroes: Exploring Four Epic Legends - A Book Review
By K. Kris Hirst, About.com GuideOctober 10, 2005
In the new book and television program In Search of Myths and Heroes, Michael Wood seeks to learn about the ancient legends of King Arthur, Jason and the Golden Fleece, Shangra-La and the Queen of Sheba. The book is essentially a wistful fairy tale, that doesn't provide a clearer image of what the past was like or even the likelihood that a particular story actually happened; but in the romantic tradition of a favorite story told again and again.Explore Archaeology
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