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The Greeks and Their Myths: The Classic Stories with Their Origins and Meanings

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The Greeks and Their Myths: The Classic Stories with Their Origins and Meanings - Johnson, Michael, and Smith, John Sharwood, and Sharwood Smith, John
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A retelling of all the principal Greek myths, with a section explaining the archaeological and historical background. A major feature of the book is the extra information included throughout the myths section, and printed on coloured panels for easy reference. Each panel covers a separate topic, ranging from the origin of the gods and ancient beliefs in the afterlife to the place of women in Greek society. Without being academic in any way, the book passes on the authors' expert knowledge of and lifelong fascination with ...

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The Greeks and Their Myths: The Classic Stories with Their Origins and Meanings 1992, Eurobook Ltd, Oxford

ISBN-13: 9780856546563

Hardcover