Discovery of America: From History to Legends . Numerous attempts to reach the shores of the New World were made long before Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. The earliest of these dates dates back to the time of antiquity.. Generations of brave navigators flocked from Europe to the West, to the mysterious lands lying “on the other side of the Great Ocean?” Ancient legends and tales presented in this collection tell about how this largest geographical discovery was made and what preceded it. A scientist from Massalia, Pytheas, an Irishman, Bran, a Viking, Leive Erickson? They were all attracted to the mysterious lands lying on the other side of the Great Ocean . These brave people aspired to reach the mysterious Far Tula, the beautiful Mag Mell, the legendary Land of the Setting Sun or the unknown Sipangu? Overcoming many dangers, gradually expanding the boundaries of the world, they moved forward, to a new continent, which became known as America. Other books in the series ?Myths and legends? on the site:Amazonia. Vikings. Wolves . Wild Cats . Sea. The Creation of the World . Fantastic animals