Gods Heroes And Philosophers A Celebration Of All Things Greek

Author : Christopher Bonanos
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0806536810
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gods, Heroes, And Philosophers: A Celebration Of All Things Greek written by Christopher Bonanos and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are some of the reasons to be proud to be Greek: • Alexander the Greet, greatest conqueror of them all • Olympic games, past and present • Olympia Dukakis, George Stephanopolous, and Yanni • Birth of democracy, cradle of western civilization • Aesop's wise and winning fables • Warm souvlaki, cold retsina • And every Greek diner you ever ate in!

Author : Paul Veyne
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226854342
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Did the Greeks Believe in Their Myths? written by Paul Veyne and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1988-06-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of Greek mythology and a discussion about how religion and truth have evolved throughout time.

Author : Arlene Allan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351012215
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hermes written by Arlene Allan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hermes redresses the gap in modern English scholarship on this fascinating and complex god, presenting its readers with an introduction to Hermes’ social, religious and political importance through discussions of his myths, iconography and worship. It also brings together in one place an integrated survey of his reception and interpretation in contemporaneous neighbouring cultures in antiquity as well as discussion of his reception in the post-classical periods up to the present day. This volume is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to explore the many facets of Hermes’ myth, worship and reception.

Author : Robert Graves
Publisher : Rosetta Books
ISBN 13 : 0795336519
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greek Gods and Heroes written by Robert Graves and published by Rosetta Books. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible anthology of the greatest ancient Greek myths and legends for readers of all ages by the celebrated classicist and historical novelist. According to the myths, gods and goddesses of ancient Greece lived on Mount Olympus and ruled the world of mortals. Famous heroes shaped the course of history, beautiful women drew the gazes of gods and men alike, and the gods were both fickle in their favors and breathtakingly generous to those they smiled upon. From Midas’s tragic gift to the exploits of Hercules and the curse of Pandora, Robert Graves brings the legends of ancient Greece to life in a way that’s sure to appeal to everyone; from children to adults, and from casual readers to serious scholars. “Directly told, with no attempt to oversimplify them, a good deal of the symbolism and the association with the pattern of ancient Greece survives.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review).

Author : The American Society of Magazine Editors
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231157533
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Best American Magazine Writing 2010 written by The American Society of Magazine Editors and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year's selections have been chosen from among the finalists of the National Magazine Awards. Includes articles from "The New Yorker, New York Times Magazine," and "Esquire."

Author : Lance Hightower
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781522797586
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greek Mythology written by Lance Hightower and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the best stories about Ancient Greece are mixed with actual historical events: equal parts truth and fantasy, and that's what makes them so intriguing. The Trojan War for example, in which we see the hero Achilles, the bulwark of the Greek Army who saved the kidnapped Helen, is told from the perspective of his goddess mother. But did you know that according to the ancient Greeks, Achilles had the choice to live a long and happy life or die by his ambition to be remembered as a hero? Even with all the intervention of his Immortal mother who called in favors from the gods, she could not change the fate of her son, which was allegedly set by the Fates when he was born. Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, and Classic Greek Myths of All Time is filled with interesting tidbits about the most popular heroes, gods and goddesses, as well as some little known facts and interpretations about their lives. You'll find timelines and the genealogy of the Immortals as well as the men and women who were subjected to their whims and used as pawns to further their intentions. It gives us deep insight into the philosophy of this "religion", into the minds of great thinkers of the time and how they viewed their world - the earth, the heavens, the stars, and the afterlife. But this book is as entertaining as it is informative. Discover how the great Olympian and King of the Gods, Zeus himself, was controlled by his wife, Hera, and how something as meaningless as a pomegranate seed fated poor Persephone to being the Goddess of the Underworld, at least part-time, that is. Find out about the four seasons, what or who inspires music and poetry, why life is limited to a certain span of time, how each person is allotted certain gifts and why, how the gods intervene, what came before Olympus, and how we got the names of many of our constellations and stars. It may seem like superstition today, but a mere 3000 years ago, these were strongly held beliefs that influenced everything in daily life including philosophy, religion and government in the same way today's dominant religions influence society. Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, and Classic Greek Myths of All Time is a fun read and a book you'll want to refer to again and again. It should find a place in your reference library and onto your reading list.

Author : Neil Matt Hamilton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781914100017
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greek Mythology written by Neil Matt Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek myths and legends have inspired men and women around the world for hundreds of years. The stories of Apollo, Perseus, Achilles, and others have sustained the imaginations of old and young alike, even into the present. In fact, characters of Greek myth and legend have found their way into mainstream culture in the form of popular television and film characters. Greek mythology was so influential that it even formed the basis of Roman myth. In Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters, you will be exposed to the exciting tales of gods and heroes that formed the canon of the Ancient Greek religion. Greek myth has become a part of us in ways that we do not fully appreciate. In fact, heroes like Achilles, Heracles, and Perseus have helped to form the image that we have today of the hero. The basis for much of the philosophy and dramatic arts that characterize Western society today has its root in Ancient Greek culture, which was closely tied to and spurred on by Greek myth and legend. The Ancient Greeks used the tales of their gods and heroes to help understand their world and their own place in it. In Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters, you will learn about all the gods and heroes by reading the formative myths of the Greeks. Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters explore the Greek gods and the Ancient Greek legends by delving into the tales told by Greek and Roman poets and historians, including Homer. They told tales about the creation of the universe, how the Titans were the first gods before the Olympians, and how the Titans and Olympians went to war with one another. Because the Ancient Greek religion was demonstrated in these tales about their gods and heroes, learning about these figures in the form of stories allows the reader to understand who the Ancient Greeks were and why they were. The world of Ancient Greek legend was very different from our own. The people at the heart of Ancient Greek civilization - living in modern-day Greece, Italy, Turkey, and other places - these people were part of a culture so far removed from the way that we think and perceive today as to be almost unrecognizable to us. Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes and Monsters give you the lens you need to understand, even beginning with a description of the world they lived in and a summary of their history through the major historical periods. In Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters, you will learn everything there is to learn about Greek myth and legend. You will learn about the Titans and Olympians, the monsters, who the major gods and goddesses were, who some of the important heroes were, and how Ancient Greek legend has a legacy that continues among us today. Poets and dramatists like Homer, Hesiod, Euripides, Sophocles, and Aeschylus recorded Greek stories in a form that has allowed them to be read and appreciated today. Buy now to embark on a fascinating exploration of the world of Greek myth and legend.

Author : Bernard Hayes
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781983926099
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greek Mythology written by Bernard Hayes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: In this book, "Greek Mythology: An Elaborate Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Harems, Sagas, Rituals and Beliefs of Greek Myths," the reader will be taken to the ancient customs and beliefs of the ancient Greeks. The report is dedicated to the gods the Greeks worshipped. You will find, among others: A description and explanation of the Greek mythological gods and goddesses, and their heavenly powers. The relationships, marriages, and complicated soap opera stories that were told in Ancient Greece. Unique characteristics of each of the gods, and the most important legends about them. Records of their wars, struggles, adultery, and acts of revenge. The Greek had many heroes in their myths and legends, and you will be introduced to both them in this guide. Greek Mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. This book will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Greek, and how these influences and stories continue to live on throughout the centuries! Book 2: Read about some of the most interesting, best-known myths from ancient Greece. In this elaborate guide, you'll learn all about the dilemmas, relationships, and trials the Greek gods, goddesses, and other mythical creatures went through. Examples are: All the trials of Heracles (Hercules), Theseus, and Perseus, the Greek, epic heroes of mythology. The story of Daedalus and Icarus. Legends that include Pelops, Argonauts, and Heraclidae. The entire siege of Troy explained. Stories about Oedipus, Cadmus, and Bellerophon. And much, much more! Greek Mythology is intricate, complex, and the ideals behind their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real life events. This book will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Greek, and how these influences and stories continue to live on throughout the centuries!

Author : Neil Matt Hamilton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781699920169
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greek Mythology written by Neil Matt Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-09 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek myths and legends have inspired men and women around the world for hundreds of years. The stories of Apollo, Perseus, Achilles, and others have sustained the imaginations of old and young alike, even into the present. In fact, characters of Greek myth and legend have found their way into mainstream culture in the form of popular television and film characters. Greek mythology was so influential that even formed the basis of Roman myth. In Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters, you will be exposed to the exciting tales of gods and heroes that formed the canon of the Ancient Greek religion. Greek myth has become a part of us in ways that we do not fully appreciate. In fact, heroes like Achilles, Heracles, and Perseus have helped to form the image that we have today of the hero. The basis for much of the philosophy and dramatic arts that characterize Western society today has its root in Ancient Greek culture, which was closely tied to and spurred on by Greek myth and legend. The Ancient Greeks used the tales of their gods and heroes to help understand their world and their own place in it. In Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters, you will learn about all the gods and heroes by reading the formative myths of the Greeks. Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters explore the Greek gods and the Ancient Greek legends by delving into the tales told by Greek and Roman poets and historians, including Homer. They told tales about the creation of the universe, how the Titans were the first gods before the Olympians, and how the Titans and Olympians went to war with one another. Because the Ancient Greek religion was demonstrated in these tales about their gods and heroes, learning about these figures in the form of stories allows the reader to understand who the Ancient Greeks were and why they were. The world of Ancient Greek legend was very different from our own. The people at the heart of Ancient Greek civilization - living in modern-day Greece, Italy, Turkey, and other places - these people were part of a culture so far removed from the way that we think and perceive today as to be almost unrecognizable to us. Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes and Monsters give you the lens you need to understand, even beginning with a description of the world they lived in and a summary of their history through the major historical periods. In Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters, you will learn everything there is to learn about Greek myth and legend. You will learn about the Titans and Olympians, the monsters, who the major gods and goddesses were, who some of the important heroes were, and how Ancient Greek legend has a legacy that continues among us today. Poets and dramatists like Homer, Hesiod, Euripides, Sophocles, and Aeschylus recorded Greek stories in a form that has allowed them to be read and appreciated today. In Greek Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters, you will learn some of these tales including: Pandora's Box Jason and the Argonauts The Courtship of Leda The Tale of Arachne The Sacrifice of Iphigenia at Aulis Heracles and His Twelve Labors The Judgment of Paris The Trojan War

Author : Samuel Bannister Harding
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781015637870
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stories of Greek Gods, Heroes and Men; a Primer of the Mythology and History of the Greeks written by Samuel Bannister Harding and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.