| The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome Contributor(s): Berens, E. M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447418387 ISBN-13: 9781447418382 Publisher: Das Press OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - Religion |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.37 lbs) 494 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a comprehensive catalogue of ancient Roman and Grecian Gods and Goddesses, with detailed descriptions of each deity, information concerning related festivals, retellings of legendary tales, and much more. Easy-to-digest and full of interesting information, this book is highly recommended for those looking for an introduction to Greek mythology. Contents include: "First Dynasty", "Origin of the World", "Uranus and Gaea", "Second Dynasty", "Cronus", "Rhea", "Division of the World", "Theories as to the Origin of Man", "Third Dynasty", "Olympian Divinities", "Zeus", "Hera", "Pellas-Athene", "Themis", "Hestia", Demeter", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Greek and Roman mythology. |