Lust, Chaos, War, and Fate - Greek Mythology: Timeless Tales from the Ancients - Softcover

Boyett, Jason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1623156777 ISBN 13: 9781623156770

Verlag: Zephyros Press, 2016

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Jason Boyett always threads a subtle ribbon of provocative thinking alongside his renowned wit. Don't let the style or pithiness fool you, this is some real deal schooling on the very roots of the stories we still carry into our popular culture, philosophy, and the night sky. I say this as someone who broke the spine of D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths from repeated childhood readings: it's marvelous. Lauren Sandler, best-selling author of One and Only and Righteous

I'd love to tell you how good this book is but I can't get it away from my kids. Daniel Radosh, senior writer at The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

"Greek Mythology is an excellent reference guide to the stories that gave rise to Western civilization. This introduction to classical mythology and its quirky cast of human, divine, and hybrid characters is well written and packed with fun facts. Boyett expertly takes the reader on a fascinating journey of the ancient Greek myths and shows how they remain relevant today. Robert R. Cargill, Ph.D., Asst. Professor of Classics and Religious Studies, University of Iowa"

Jason Boyett always threads a subtle ribbon of provocative thinking alongside his renowned wit. Don't let the style or pithiness fool you, this is some real deal schooling on the very roots of the stories we still carry into our popular culture, philosophy, and the night sky. I say this as someone who broke the spine of D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths from repeated childhood readings: it's marvelous.--Lauren Sandler, best-selling author of One and Only and Righteous

I'd love to tell you how good this book is but I can't get it away from my kids.--Daniel Radosh, senior writer at The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

-Greek Mythology is an excellent reference guide to the stories that gave rise to Western civilization. This introduction to classical mythology and its quirky cast of human, divine, and hybrid characters is well written and packed with fun facts. Boyett expertly takes the reader on a fascinating journey of the ancient Greek myths and shows how they remain relevant today.---Robert R. Cargill, Ph.D., Asst. Professor of Classics and Religious Studies, University of Iowa

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Greek and Roman Mythology: Essential Characters and Greatest Myths

Heroes & Lovers. Gods & Monsters. Dramatic Tales From the Ancients.

Part reference, part fun, and all modern, Greek and Roman Mythology is packed with the who’s who and greatest hits of the antiquity we can’t get enough of.

This book is: a concise, quirky guide to getting to know the gods and goddesses, heroes and humans, and other principal personalities of Greek and Roman mythology.

This book is not: a boring, bogged-down academic overview.

Explore the most exciting aspects of Greek mythology, including:

• Overviews of larger-than-life Greek figures and their Roman counterparts.
• Thematic overviews of the 50 most popular myths complete with elements of drama, deception, deceit, and jealousy. Like your favorite soap opera, they’re still as entertaining as ever.
• A review of mythological settings—from Olympus to Hades—and places in-between (including the infamous Troy, which may have been a real ancient city!).

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with Greek and Roman Mythology.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Zephyros Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1623156777
• ISBN 13: 9781623156770
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 216