A Pocket Dictionary Of Ancient Greek Heroes And Heroines
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A Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Greek Heroes and Heroines
Author | : Richard Woff |
Publsiher | : Getty Publications |
Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 2005-02-28 |
Genre | : Heroes |
ISBN | : 0892367954 |
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Presents entries on heroes and heroines of Greek mythology.
British Museum Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Greek Heroes
Author | : Richard Woff |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Greece |
ISBN | : 0714131032 |
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This pocket dictionary highlights the famous protagonists of Greek myth and legend. Ages 10+
Heroes and Heroines of Greece and Rome
Author | : Brian Kinsey |
Publsiher | : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2012-01-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780761499817 |
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Explores well-known heroic figures as well as the demigods, nymphs, sorceresses, and other creatures that inhabited the mortal world and figured prominently in the myths of the heroes and heroines of Greece and Rome.
Greek Mythology
Author | : Simone Payment |
Publsiher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2006-01-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1404207716 |
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Provides a brief history of Greek mythology, describes the gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines contained within it, and presents several myths.
Gods Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece
Author | : W. H. D. Rouse |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2001-03-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781101663615 |
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The Adventures that Shaped the Western World First published in 1934, Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece has become one of the most popular, enduring--and captivating--retellings of the ancient myths for modern readers. Recognizing the sheer entertainment value of these timeless adventures, world renowned classical scholar W.H.D. Rouse delighted his students at the Perse School in Cambridge, England, with a conversational style and childlike wonder that made the legends come alive--a rare storytelling gift that continues to engage young and old alike. Many of the characters in this book are familiar to us--Helen of Troy, Icarus, Zeus, Athena, to name just a few--but rarely have their stories of war and adventure, bravery and romance, been so simply and thrillingly told. From the strong-arm heroics of Heracles, to the trickery of the Trojan Horse, from the seductions of Circe the sorceress, to the terrors of the Cyclops and Minotaur, these legends have outlived the culture that bore them. But while the ancient Greeks may be long gone, their fables and morals, their heroes and heroines, live on today…
Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology
Author | : Philip Wilkinson |
Publsiher | : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Goddesses |
ISBN | : 0751357987 |
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Organized by geographic region and with characters from the same stories and episodes grouped together, this comprehensive book is an excellent reference tool. Legendary heroes appear with their adversaries to set each myth in context, as do gods and goddesses of the underworld and mythical beasts.
Greek Myths Heroes and Heroines
Author | : Jean Menzies |
Publsiher | : Pan Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 2023-05-25 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9781529093377 |
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Find out what happened when King Midas was granted his wish, how Icarus flew too close to the sun, and relive the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts in these stories of love, betrayal, infatuation and punishment. Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Greek myths have been part of Western culture since they were first set down by the ancients and, as there is no one definitive account, the stories have been ripe for reinterpretation through the centuries. Classicist and writer Jean Menzies has brought together fifteen retellings of famous myths from the likes of Andrew and Jean Lang, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Emilie Kip Baker, each chosen for its clarity and vivacity. The result? An enlightening and lively volume of stories and a treat for all fans of Greek mythology. Discover even more mythology with Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses edited by Jean Menzies.
Classical Mythology A to Z
Author | : Annette Giesecke |
Publsiher | : Hachette UK |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2020-10-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780762497133 |
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An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.