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100 characters from classical mythology : discover the fascinating stories of the Greek and Roman deities / Malcolm Day.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780764160066 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0764160060 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 160 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
- Publisher: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Education Series, 2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Quarto book"--T.p. verso. Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Mythology, Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | J 292.13 Day | 31681001814862 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
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Looks at one hundred prominent characters from Greco-Roman mythology, including the primordial deities, the great gods of Olympus, and the shadowy inhabitants of Hades. - Barron's Educational Publishing
(back cover)
Mind-expanding and entertaining, this intriguing book charts 100 of the most important characters from Greco-Roman mythology, from the primordial deities to the great gods of Olympus and the shadowy inhabitants of Hades. Addressing universal themes such as love, jealousy, anger, ambition, deceit, and beauty, their stories are as relevant today as they were in ancient times.
- Beautifully decorated family trees place the characters in context and clearly show the development of each generation of gods
- Each character receives a short biographical sketch, is placed in the context of a nuclear family tree, and is summarized in terms of his or her legendary acts
- Discover how the gods and goddesses have been represented throughout history in art and literature, and immerse yourself in a wonderful world of mythology
(front flap)
Mind-expanding and entertaining, this intriguing book charts 100 of the most important characters from Greco-Roman mythology. Beginning with the primordial deities, the author goes on to describe the great gods of Olympus and the shadowy inhabitants of Hades. Addressing universal themes such as love, jealousy, anger, ambition, deceit, and beauty, these stories are as relevant today as they were in ancient times.
(back flap)
THE AUTHOR
Malcolm Day has written and edited many books on the subjects of religion, mythology, and ancient and biblical history.
PICTURES
FRONT TOP: The Fall of Icarus, Jacob Peter Gowy, 1632-1637.
FRONT BOTTOM: Aeneas Fleeing Troy, Pompeo Batoni, 1753.
BACK: Bacchus and Ariadne, Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), 1523 FRONT FLAP: Ancient Greek bowl depicting Helius in chariot with horses and dolphins - Barron's Educational Publishing
Dating back roughly 3,000 years, the gods of the ancient Greeks--and later, of the Romans--have figured prominently in legendry, poetry, drama, and the visual arts. But today's readers are often confused when they encounter the myriad names of those deities and try to understand their roles in mythology. This entertaining and mind-expanding book charts 100 of the most prominent characters from Greco-Roman mythology, including the primordial deities, the great gods of Olympus, and the shadowy inhabitants of Hades. Addressing universal themes such as love, jealousy, anger, ambition, deceit, and beauty, the stories told here make fascinating reading while they add significance to countless classical references in our civilization's literature and art. Author Malcolm Day profiles each god with a short, very readable summary of that personage's acts. He sets each deity's story within the larger context of a "family tree" that encompasses all major gods. Full-color illustrations showing memorable scenes from classical mythology include reproductions from famous paintings and photos of statuary. Separate chapters are devoted to:
- The Primordial Gods: Gaia, Uranus, Cronus, and others
- The Gods of Olympus: Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, and others
- Descendants of the Titans: Iris, Nike, Helios, Eos, Atlas, and others
- Legendary Heroes: Jason, Oedipus, Daedelus, Paris, Helen of Troy, and others
- Figures from the Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope, Circe, and others
This virtual roadmap through the complexities of classical mythology features more than 100 full-color illustrations. - Perseus Publishing
Dating back roughly 3,000 years, the gods of the ancient Greeks--and later, of the Romans--have figured prominently in legendry, poetry, drama, and the visual arts. But today's readers are often confused when they encounter the myriad names of those deities and try to understand their roles in mythology. This entertaining and mind-expanding book charts 100 of the most prominent characters from Greco-Roman mythology, including the primordial deities, the great gods of Olympus, and the shadowy inhabitants of Hades. Addressing universal themes such as love, jealousy, anger, ambition, deceit, and beauty, the stories told here make fascinating reading while they add significance to countless classical references in our civilization's literature and art. Author Malcolm Day profiles each god with a short, very readable summary of that personage's acts. He sets each deity's story within the larger context of a "family tree" that encompasses all major gods. Full-color illustrations showing memorable scenes from classical mythology include reproductions from famous paintings and photos of statuary. Separate chapters are devoted to:
- The Primordial Gods: Gaia, Uranus, Cronus, and others
- The Gods of Olympus: Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, and others
- Descendants of the Titans: Iris, Nike, Helios, Eos, Atlas, and others
- Legendary Heroes: Jason, Oedipus, Daedelus, Paris, Helen of Troy, and others
- Figures from the Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope, Circe, and others
This virtual roadmap through the complexities of classical mythology features more than 100 full-color illustrations.
