The everything classical mythology book from the heights of Mount Olympus to the depths of the underworld : all you need to know about the classical myths
Romance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal! Now you have an easy-to-follow guide to the drama and intrigue of classical myths.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Avon, Mass. : Newton Abbot :
Adams Media ; David & Charles [distributor],
2010.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Series: | Everything series.
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Table of Contents:
- What are myths for?
- Classical myth-makers
- Out of chaos: creation
- The children of Mother Earth
- Introducing the Olympians
- Zeus and Hera: a marriage made in heaven
- Poseidon: sovereign of the sea
- The dark prince
- Demeter and Hestia: home is where the heart is
- Ares and the art of war
- Athena: the peaceful warrior
- Artemis: the thrill of the hunt
- Apollo: a (mostly) civilized god
- Hermes: swift as the wind
- Erotic Aphrodite and hard-working Hephaestus
- Partying with Dionysus
- The lesser gods
- Monster madness
- The leading men of classical mythology
- The Trojan war
- When in Rome ...
- The gods and goddesses live on.
