The Universe The Gods And Mortals

Author : Jean-Pierre Vernant
Publisher : Profile Books
ISBN 13 : 9781861973993
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Universe, the Gods, and Mortals written by Jean-Pierre Vernant and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engrossing retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his profound knowledge of the subject with brilliant and original story-telling. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of Chaos, Vernant continues with the castration of Uranus, the war between the Titans and the gods of Olympus, the wily ruses of Prometheus and Zeus, and the creation of Pandora, the first woman. His narrative takes us from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the terrible destiny of Oedipus and to Perseus's confrontation with the Gorgons. Jean-Pierre Vernant has devoted himself to the study of Greek mythology. In recounting these tales, he unravels for us their multiple meanings and brings to life cherished figures of legend whose stories lie at the origin of our civilization.

Author : Jean-Pierre Vernant
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060957506
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Universe, the Gods, and Men written by Jean-Pierre Vernant and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2002-09-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this enchanting retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his deep knowledge of the subject with an original storytelling style. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of Chaos, Vernant continues with the castration of Uranus, the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods, the wily ruses of Prometheus and Zeus, and the creation of Pandora, the first woman. His narrative takes readers from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the terrible destiny of Oedipus, to Perseus's confrontation with the Gorgons. Jean-Pierre Vernant has devoted himself to the study of Greek mythology. In recounting these tales, he unravels for us their multiple meanings and brings to life the beloved figures of legend whose narratives lie at the origin of our civilization.

Author : Kathleen Sears
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440573336
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mythology 101 written by Kathleen Sears and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations! The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology. From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through all the major myths born in ancient Greece and Rome, such as Achilles's involvement in the Trojan War; Pluto's kidnapping of the beautiful Proserpina; and the slaying of Medusa by Perseus, the heroic demi-god. You'll also learn all about the wonders of the world as well as the greatest creatures ever recorded in history. Like Charon navigating the River of Wailing, Mythology 101 will guide you through the most glorious (and completely terrifying) tales the ancient world has to offer.

Author : Sarah Iles Johnston
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691199205
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gods and Mortals written by Sarah Iles Johnston and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A new and modern retelling of all the major myths of Ancient Greek mythology by one of the leading scholars of classical myth"--

Author : Jay B. McDaniel
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1606089129
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth, Sky, Gods and Mortals written by Jay B. McDaniel and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this innovative volume, Jay McDaniel creatively weaves various strands of contemporary theology into a vibrant pattern for an ecological spirituality. Influenced by process theology, the author synthesizes core insights of feminism, liberation theology, creation theology, and world religions. He focuses this varied knowledge around the central theme of an ecologically sound and nurturing faith. The work is strengthened by provocative study questions, an insightful appendix on the role of silence in ecological spirituality, and a comprehensive, annotated bibliography.

Author : Stephen P. Kershaw
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
ISBN 13 : 1786031922
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mythologica written by Stephen P. Kershaw and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated encyclopedia of characters from Greek mythology, prepare to be amazed.

Author : Mary R. Lefkowitz
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300107692
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greek Gods, Human Lives written by Mary R. Lefkowitz and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insightful and fun, this new guide to an ancient mythology explains why the Greek gods and goddesses are still so captivating to us, revisiting the work of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and Shakespeare in search of the essence of these stories. (Mythology & Folklore)

Author : Carolina López-Ruiz
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780190644819
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gods, Heroes, and Monsters written by Carolina López-Ruiz and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2018 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Features more mythological sagas from Apollodorus' Library and additional excerpts from his other work, including the stories of Deucalion, Dionysus, Bellerophon, Kadmos, and Tiresias" -- Publisher's website

Author : Zachary Hamby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780982704936
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reaching Olympus, the Greek Myths written by Zachary Hamby and published by . This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of the "Reaching Olympus" series, "Tales of Titans, Gods, and Mortals," is made up of 11 script-stories that re-tell favorite myths from Greek mythology. Readers can act out characters such as the mighty Heracles (Hercules), the beautiful Aphrodite, the foolish King Midas, and the monstrous Minotaur. Fun additions include a Mount Olympus Find-It picture puzzle and an interactive Tournament of the Gods game, where players create a mythology-based character and do battle with one another. The "Reaching Olympus" series uses classroom-tested Reader's Theater script-stories specifically designed for 6-12th grade students to re-tell the great myths and legends of world mythology. Reader's Theater is an innovative and powerful teaching tool that allows students to break away from silent reading and actively participate in an "acting out" experience where words and myth come to life! Each script-story is prefaced by a 2-page teacher guide providing a synopsis of the myth, relevant background information and commentary on the myth, anticipatory questions for pre-story discussion, essential questions to help analyze the "big ideas" behind each myth, recall questions to check reading comprehension, and instructions for teaching commonly-tested terms and literary devices using each script. Appendices include a glossary of important names and a pronunciation guide. Zachary Hamby is an author, illustrator, and experienced educator. He has spoken at many conferences including the NCTE National Convention on the many benefits of using Reader's Theater in the secondary classroom. He currently teaches high school in the Ozarks where he lives with his wife and children.

Author : Adrian Kelly
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108480241
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gods and Mortals in Early Greek and Near Eastern Mythology written by Adrian Kelly and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the interaction between Greece and the Ancient Near East through stories about the gods and their relationships with humankind.