Dramatizes the original elements known to the ancient world–earth, fire, water, and air–recounting tales of how these life-giving elements gave rise to legends, gods, heroes, and mythical beasts.
- ISBN: 9780525454205
- Author: Hoffman, Mary
- Illustrator: Ray, Jane
- Published: 1995 , Dutton Juvenile
- Themes: beliefs, Myths and folktales
- Descriptors: Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Myths and Legends, Picture Book
- No. of pages: 80