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Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated features classic figures from ancient mythology, from the famous Zeus and Aphrodite to lesser known examples such as Demeter and Hyperion. Including gods and goddesses throughout Ancient Greek history, the book tells the stories of each fabulous deity and shows how they lived in Greek civilization. Each character is featured on a single page or across a spread for better known examples. All the characters are presented with illustrations and background text telling their stories. Fully illustrated and featuring easy-to-read fact boxes, Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated is an entertaining and educational guide to some of the world's most beloved characters and enduring stories. In Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated you can read about the stories of Theseus and the Minotaur; Jason and the Argonauts; Chimera, the three-headed monster; Hydra, the nine headed serpentine; Midas and his golden touch; Poseidon, god of the sea; Apollo, god of light; Aphrodite, goddess of beauty; and many more. The book tells the story of Greek mythology from its creation myths and gods to its tales of mortals. It is divided into chapters covering primordial Greek gods, the Olympian gods and the Titans. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 130 illustrations and photographs, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the mythology discovering more about the most famous collection of deities in the world.
Contents
Contents
Introduction
The World of Ancient Greece The Source The Creation of the Cosmos Chaos Erebus Nyx Gaia Tartarus Uranus Eros ** Primordial Gods** The Union of Uranus and Gaia Aether Hemera Pontus Achlys Ananake Chronos Spirts of the Ancient World: Keres, Moros, and Momus Typhon Ourea Hypnos Thanatos Nemesis Nesoi Thalassa The Defeat of Uranus
The Rise of the Titans Cronus Rhea Oceanus Tethys The Nymphs The Monsters: Cyclopes and Hecatonchires Hyperion Theia Iapetus Crius Coeus Phoebe Themis Mnemosyne The Nine Muses Titanomachy-War of the Titans Banishment to Tartarus
The Gods of Olympus Zeus Hera Poseidon Demeter Hestia The Underworld Apollo Artemis The Delphi Oracle Hephaestus Athena-Patron of Heroes Ares Aphrodite Hermes Dionysus The Bacchae The Eleusian Mysteries
Children of the Gods Hecate Aeolus Pan Eileithyia Asclepius-God of Medicine The Golden Apple of Discord The Trojan War Enyalios Enyos Lefkothea The Abduction of Persephone Evrynomi Glaucus Proteus Nireus Forkis
Heroes and Villians Heracles The 12 Labours of Heracles Arachne King Midas Narcissus Sisyphus Casandra's Curse Theseus and the Minotaur Achilles Odysseus's Journey Jason and the Argonauts Flight of Icarus Pandora Perseus Medusa Prometheus and the Gift of Fire
Conclusion: Legacy of the Gods and Myths of Ancient Greece
