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
Published on 10. February 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4405-0240-8 (ISBN)
Description
Romance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal. No, it's not the latest reality TV search for love--it's classical mythology.
For years, people have turned to the ancient Greek and Roman myths for entertaining reading, unbelievable storylines, unique characters, and unparalleled drama. 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. Inside, you will learn how:
The Greeks defeated the Titans
Odysseus tricked the Cyclops
Hercules accomplished the twelve labors
Peruses 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!
For years, people have turned to the ancient Greek and Roman myths for entertaining reading, unbelievable storylines, unique characters, and unparalleled drama. 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. Inside, you will learn how:
The Greeks defeated the Titans
Odysseus tricked the Cyclops
Hercules accomplished the twelve labors
Peruses 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!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Holbrook
United States
Publishing group
Adams Media Corporation
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4405-0240-8 (9781440502408)
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Nancy Conner
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
E-Book
01/2010
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€2.96
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Nancy Conner, PhD (Ithaca, NY) is a freelance writer, academic, and novelist. As a professor at Brown University, Auburn University, and Phillips Academy, she taught a wide range of classes in early literature and mythology, including the popular course Monsters and Heroes. Nancy has written books for the Missing Manuals series and 4 Everyone series, as well as custom corporate publications for the Dummies series. Connor also has two fantasy novels coming out, one in 2010 and the other in 2011.