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 (The Everything Books)

By: Nancy Conner

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Synopsis: 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:The Greeks defeated the TitansOdysseus tricked the CyclopsHercules accomplished the twelve laborsPerseus slew MedusaThe Greeks bested the TrojansHades abducted PersephoneBellerophon killed the ChimeraWith 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 304 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781440502415
Related ISBNs:: 9781440502408
Publisher:: Simon & Schuster
Date of Addition:: 11/01/24
Copyrighted By:: Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Reference, Literature and Fiction, Social Studies, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.