Description: Greek Myths from the Titans to Icarus and OdysseusPlato dismissed Greek mythology as `old wives' chatter' but such chatter, from the Minotaur to the Trojan Horse, from Zeus to Prometheus, Heracles to the Argonauts, has been of immense influence for thousands of years. Those tales of deities and beasts, and of heroes and villains, must have possessed some quality to have lasted so long. Thousands of years on, we still refer in our every day lives to Achilles, Pandora and Narcissus. From Hades in the Underworld to Pegasus in flight, Greek Myths & Legends is an accessible introduction to the world of such characters as the Titans, Aphrodite and Poseidon. The book tells the story of Greek mythology from its creation myths and gods to its tales of mortals. Along the way we see the development of the pantheon of the major Greek deities, the dynastic struggles among the early gods, the creation of the Underworld and we learn how Ariadne, Medea and Perseus, among many others, fit into the mythic universe. The book also examines how Greek myths have survived in written texts, ceramics, art and architecture, and the legacy of Greek mythology in Roman culture and the Middle Ages, as well as its revival in the Renaissance and its enduring appeal today. Illustrated with 180 colour and black-&-white photographs, artworks and maps, Greek Myths & Legends is an engaging, highly informative exploration of a fascinating world and will appeal to anyone interested in legends and ancient cultures. Free Shipping Australia WideSent with tracking to ensure safe deliveryWorldwide Shipping Available (please message for an accurate quote - I am happy to combine shipping to lower the expense)Returns Accepted 100% Australian Owned and OperatedAll Books in StockQuality Books at Great PricesPlease message if you have any queries I am happy to helpWhen you purchase a book from Love Finds a Home you are helping an Aussie Mum care for her family and I am very grateful. #1/1 7/10/24
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Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Features: Illustrated
Item Length: 23 cm
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Book Title: Greek Myths: from the Titans to Icarus and Odysseus
Item Height: 274mm
Item Width: 211mm
Author: Martin J Dougherty
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Religious History, Anthropology, Ancient World
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Publication Year: 2019
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 900 g
Number of Pages: 224 Pages