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Children of the gods: The Complete Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece
Children of the Gods sets out first to tell the Greek myths straight through without interruption as all good stories ought to be. Its chapters range from 'Creation of the universe' and the 'Coming of the gods' to the more familiar stories of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Oedipus, Agamemnon and Odysseus.
Other features of the book are: alternative versions of the myths . extra stories . family charts . star maps . explanation of facts . map of the places mentioned . bibliography . index.
These combine to make Children of the Gods a comprehensive work of reference as well as a straight and vivid retelling of the myths and legends that are central to the history of western culture.
In addition, the specially commissioned illustrations by Elisabeth Frank, one of Britain's leading artists, make this a book to keep and treasure.
Other features of the book are: alternative versions of the myths . extra stories . family charts . star maps . explanation of facts . map of the places mentioned . bibliography . index.
These combine to make Children of the Gods a comprehensive work of reference as well as a straight and vivid retelling of the myths and legends that are central to the history of western culture.
In addition, the specially commissioned illustrations by Elisabeth Frank, one of Britain's leading artists, make this a book to keep and treasure.
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290 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1983
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April 12, 2011
i loved this book.
i am really interested in ancient Greek mythology, so reading this was a huge buzz for me. from Prometheus the life bringer, to Persophone the season creator, this book has it all. it tells you all about the myths and legends of ancient Greece, the minotaur included. It is factual and interesting, but i am unsure whether or not it is Non-Fiction or not. It's debatable. i liked this book lots and i learnt even more about the myths than i had before, which takes quite a lot. i highly recommend this book if you are able to stumble through any non-fiction books.
Jake
i am really interested in ancient Greek mythology, so reading this was a huge buzz for me. from Prometheus the life bringer, to Persophone the season creator, this book has it all. it tells you all about the myths and legends of ancient Greece, the minotaur included. It is factual and interesting, but i am unsure whether or not it is Non-Fiction or not. It's debatable. i liked this book lots and i learnt even more about the myths than i had before, which takes quite a lot. i highly recommend this book if you are able to stumble through any non-fiction books.
Jake
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