Author : Burton Menoni
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 15,74 MB
Release : 2016-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 1329854276
Profiling the most notable of the Mythological Kings of Greece
Author : Adam Bushnell
Publisher : Eprint
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 11,31 MB
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Children's stories, English
ISBN : 9781905637843
Midas, Sisyphus and Minos were among the craziest, cleverest and cruellest of all the kings of ancient Greece. In this book, storyteller Adam Bushnell gives us eight brand new retellings of classic Greek myths.
Author : Ovid
Publisher : Castrovilli Giuseppe
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 33,95 MB
Release : 1858
Category : History
ISBN :
Ovid was a major Roman poet during the reign of Augustus. Ovid, along with Horace and Virgil, helped form Latin literature as the world came to know it. Ovid's most famous works are The Metamorphoses and his collections of love poetry.The Metamorphoses of Ovid is an epic poem of fifteen books that contain over 250 myths. The stories of The Metamorphoses cover the history of the world from its creation all the way through the time of Julius Caesar. This book has influenced other great authors such as Shakespeare, Dante, and Chaucer.
Author : Ingri d'Aulaire
Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 21,13 MB
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1524770647
"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven."—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of Greek mythology. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive. In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers. Here are the greats of ancient Greece—gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters—as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. No other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come.
Author : Bruce Louden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 45,10 MB
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0429828047
Since the nineteenth-century rediscovery of the Gilgamesh epic, we have known that the Bible imports narratives from outside of Israelite culture, refiguring them for its own audience. Only more recently, however, has come the realization that Greek culture is also a prominent source of biblical narratives. Greek Myth and the Bible argues that classical mythological literature and the biblical texts were composed in a dialogic relationship. Louden examines a variety of Greek myths from a range of sources, analyzing parallels between biblical episodes and Hesiod, Euripides, Argonautic myth, selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and Homeric epic. This fascinating volume offers a starting point for debate and discussion of these cultural and literary exchanges and adaptations in the wider Mediterranean world and will be an invaluable resource to students of the Hebrew Bible and the influence of Greek myth.
Author : Stephen P. Kershaw
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 38,5 MB
Release : 2013-02-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1472107543
The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue book crystallises three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. There will be much here that is interesting, surprising, and strange as well as familiar. Experts and non-experts, adults, students and schoolchildren alike will gain entertainment and insight from this fascinating and important volume.
Author : Adrienne Mayor
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 23,43 MB
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : History
ISBN : 0691202265
Traces the story of how ancient cultures envisioned artificial life, automata, self-moving devices and human enhancements, sharing insights into how the mythologies of the past related to and shaped ancient machine innovations.
Author : Albert Camus
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 23,56 MB
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0307827828
One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation on suicide; the question of living or not living in a universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.
Author : History Brought Alive
Publisher : History Brought Alive
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 30,23 MB
Release :
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Enjoy Classic Greek Myths of Imagination, Fun & Adventure For Kids! Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks told wonderful stories about their many gods, goddesses, adventures and heroes… Eventually, someone decided it’s such an AMAZING story that they should write it down. Those are the myths we have today! These myths are perfect to introduce to children of all ages; It will help them to develop strong reading skills It will introduce them to positive character traits It will teach them about culture & history It will unlock their imagination..,and much more, As you will soon discover Greek myths are full of adventure and are great to read at bedtime or in the day. These stories feature heroic battles, epics, magic, gods, goddesses, inspiring stories, exciting places and much, much more. Here is a small peek inside of what you will discover: The Fascinating Greek Creation of The World Story (for curious kids) The 12 Labours of Hercules - brave stories from the greatest hero! Midas - who wished for wealth but got more than expected (a cautionary tale) Top Greek Gods & Goddesses - including the King of Kings! Zeus How The Story of Icarus & Daedalus Teaches us to Listen To Good Advice (especially from elders) Jason, The Argonauts & Their Epic Quest for The Golden Fleece The Inspiring Story of how Perseus Defeated The Gorgon Monster Through Courage & Cleverness And much, much more…. Begin your adventure now! Enter into a world of Greek Mythology for Kids with This Book.
Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,23 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1622751531
Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
