The Everything Classical Mythology Book
Meet the gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes of ancient Greece and Rome—and learn how their stories live on today.
Romance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal—it’s not reality TV, it’s classical mythology! For years, people have turned to the ancient Greek and Roman myths for entertaining reading, unique characters, and unparalleled drama—as well as for creative inspiration. This guide explains the great stories and how they still influence literature, entertainment, and everyday life. From heroes and heroines to monsters and villains, this entertaining guide covers it all. You’ll learn how:
With an easy reference chart of the gods and goddesses and their interrelations, this action-packed book helps you bring classical mythology to life—and also introduces you to some of the great storytellers of the ancient world.
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Romance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal—it’s not reality TV, it’s classical mythology! For years, people have turned to the ancient Greek and Roman myths for entertaining reading, unique characters, and unparalleled drama—as well as for creative inspiration. This guide explains the great stories and how they still influence literature, entertainment, and everyday life. From heroes and heroines to monsters and villains, this entertaining guide covers it all. You’ll learn how:
- The Greeks defeated the Titans
- Odysseus tricked the Cyclops
- Hercules accomplished the twelve labors
- Perseus slew Medusa
- The Greeks bested the Trojans
- Hades abducted Persephone
- Bellerophon killed the Chimera
With an easy reference chart of the gods and goddesses and their interrelations, this action-packed book helps you bring classical mythology to life—and also introduces you to some of the great storytellers of the ancient world.
The Everything Classical Mythology Book
Meet the gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes of ancient Greece and Rome—and learn how their stories live on today.
Romance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal—it’s not reality TV, it’s classical mythology! For years, people have turned to the ancient Greek and Roman myths for entertaining reading, unique characters, and unparalleled drama—as well as for creative inspiration. This guide explains the great stories and how they still influence literature, entertainment, and everyday life. From heroes and heroines to monsters and villains, this entertaining guide covers it all. You’ll learn how:
With an easy reference chart of the gods and goddesses and their interrelations, this action-packed book helps you bring classical mythology to life—and also introduces you to some of the great storytellers of the ancient world.
Romance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal—it’s not reality TV, it’s classical mythology! For years, people have turned to the ancient Greek and Roman myths for entertaining reading, unique characters, and unparalleled drama—as well as for creative inspiration. This guide explains the great stories and how they still influence literature, entertainment, and everyday life. From heroes and heroines to monsters and villains, this entertaining guide covers it all. You’ll learn how:
- The Greeks defeated the Titans
- Odysseus tricked the Cyclops
- Hercules accomplished the twelve labors
- Perseus slew Medusa
- The Greeks bested the Trojans
- Hades abducted Persephone
- Bellerophon killed the Chimera
With an easy reference chart of the gods and goddesses and their interrelations, this action-packed book helps you bring classical mythology to life—and also introduces you to some of the great storytellers of the ancient world.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781440502415 |
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Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date: | 02/13/2024 |
Series: | The Everything Books |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 306 |
Sales rank: | 25,457 |
File size: | 2 MB |
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