Myths And Legends Of Ancient Greece

Author : Ksenia Gandin,Nikolay Kun
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 715 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798668167548

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece by Ksenia Gandin,Nikolay Kun Pdf

Based on the bestselling book of N. A. Kun, this is an easy-to-read, comprehensive collection of Greek myths. The book consists of eight chapters, covering the majority of the Greek mythology universe: (1) Stories of the Gods - the stories of creation, the war with the Titans and the myths related to the main Olympian gods. (2) Stories of the Heroes - Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa, Theseus and the Minotaur, Prometheus, Bellerophon, Orpheus, Daedalus and Icarus, Europa, Cadmus, Niobe and many more. (3) Heracles - the Twelve Labors and other myths related to the greatest of the heroes. (4) Oedipus and the Theban Cycle - including Antigone, Seven against Thebes and the Epigoni. (5) The Argonauts and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - a detailed retelling of the famous journey, including the story of Jason and Medea. (6) Stories of Troy - mainly based on "The Iliad" by Homer, but also other myths related to the Trojan War, such as the Golden Apple, the Judgement of Paris, the Trojan Horse, the Fall of Troy, and additional stories about Achilles, Patroclus, Ajax the Great, Helen, Cassandra and more. (7) The House of Agamemnon - the stories of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, Orestes and Iphigenia. (8) The Odyssey - the journey of Odysseus to his native Ithaca, retold from "The Odyssey" by Homer.The book is based on a translation of the bestseller "What The Ancient Greeks And Romans Told About Their Gods And Heroes" by Nikolay A. Kun, a famous historian and writer, written in 1914. Ever since, the book has been extremely popular in Eastern Europe, and since it came out, has received hundreds of publications in Russian, and was translated into multiple languages. This edition: * Is an easy-to-read, adapted retelling of the original book, based on its translation into simple, modern English. * Is organized in a story-like manner, combining myths from different sources into a unified tale. * Is adjusted in a manner appropriate for younger readers, while staying as loyal as possible to the original ancient texts. * Includes detailed retelling of the "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" by Homer, Ovid's "Metamorphoses", "The Argonautica" by Apollonius of Rhodes, the greatest Greek tragedies by Sophocles, Euripides and Aeschylus and many more. * Closely follows the ancient sources, completing and supplementing Kun's stories with new details and context. * Contains stories that have been adapted into the versions of the myths more commonly popular in the West.*Includes multiple stories not included in Kun's original book. * The order of the chapters is different from the original book to simplify chronological understanding. * Includes multiple, in-depth annotations referencing art, history, linguistics, geography and more.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : EAN:4064066499297

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens Pdf

"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.

Author : Kenneth McLeish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UVA:X004562570

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Children of the Gods by Kenneth McLeish Pdf

A new version of the myths and legends of ancient Greece which is both a compelling narrative, a straight and vivid retelling of myths and legends central to the history of western culture, and an invaluable reference book.

Author : World Book
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0716626438

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Myths and Legends of Africa by World Book Pdf

Why do spiders hide in dark corners? How did the world come into being? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Africa. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Author : Enid Blyton
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547114291

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Tales of Ancient Greece by Enid Blyton Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Tales of Ancient Greece" by Enid Blyton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Blackie & Son
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Legends
ISBN : OXFORD:590075227

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The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 0134360338

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Myths and Legends from Ancient Greece and Around the World by Anonim Pdf

A collection of folklore from around the world.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473360570

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The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens Pdf

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.

Author : Patrick Auerbach
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533658625

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Greek Mythology by Patrick Auerbach Pdf

Greek Mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece. The Greeks were polytheistic in their religious beliefs. Polytheistic means they believed in and worshiped many different gods. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to shed light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself. In Greek Mythology, the gods often represented different forms of nature. Their religion/mythology had no formal structure with the exception of various festivals held in honor of the gods. There was no sacred book or code of conduct to live by. The most powerful Greek gods were known as the Olympians. The Greeks believed the Olympians lived on the highest mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus. The Olympian gods included: Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Aphrodite, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hades, Hermes, Hephaestus, Poseidon and Hestia or later she was replaced in some lists by Dionysus. Greek Mythology is explicitly embodied in a large collection of narratives, and implicitly in Greek representational arts, such as vase-paintings and votive gifts. Greek myth attempts to explain the origins of the world, and details the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines and mythological creatures. These accounts initially were disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition; today the Greek myths are known primarily from Greek literature. The oldest known Greek literary sources, Homer's epic poems Iliad and Odyssey, focus on the Trojan War and its aftermath. Scroll to the top of the page and click Add To Cart to read more about this extraordinary chapter of history.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781447481935

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome - Being a Popular Account of Greek and Roman Mythology by E. M. Berens Pdf

This volume contains E. M. Berens’ "The Myths and Legends of Greece and Rome", being a popular account of Greek and Roman mythology. Covering the whole breadth of Roman and Greek mythology from the primordial Gods to the heroes of legend, this accessible book is highly recommended for those looking for for an introduction to the topic. It would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this volume include: “Greek Mythology”, “Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome”, “First Dynasty – Origin of the World”, “Uranus and Gaea”, “ Second Dynasty”, “Cronus”, “Rhea”, “Division of the World”, “Theories as to the Origin of Man”, “Olympian Divinities – Third Dynasty”, etcetera. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on greek mythology.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9783867415118

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The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E. M. Berens Pdf

Collection of ancient myths and legends. Contains chapters on the various deities, Roman and Greek festivals and forms of worship. Originally published in 1894.

Author : DK,Jean Menzies
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780744029932

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Greek Myths by DK,Jean Menzies Pdf

A beautifully-illustrated book filled with over 30 Ancient Greek Myths for children aged 7-9. Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite Greek myths as well as some you might not have heard before. Including ‘Theseus and the Minotaur’, ‘The 12 Labours of Herakles’, and the escapades of ‘Jason and the Argonauts’, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales. Encourage your children to explore: - Over 30 fascinating Greek myths, covering famous classics and lesser known stories - Striking illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder - Stunning gold foil on the cover - A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader’s convenience - Key reference spreads combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information A must-have volume for children aged 7-9 with an interest in Greek mythology and history, the additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods and a map detailing Odysseus’ long voyage home from the Trojan War. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a handy pronunciation guide. Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring stunning gold foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Quench your child’s curiosity and thirst for knowledge, as they explore the enthralling tales, whether by themselves or to equally be enjoyed as bedtime stories alongside parents.

Author : E.M. Berens
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788027233434

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The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by E.M. Berens Pdf

This eBook edition of "The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. A comprehensive collection of all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. E.M. Bernes thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.

Author : E. M. Berens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Mythology, Classical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005649111

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A Hand-book of Mythology by E. M. Berens Pdf

Author : E.M. Berens
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:8596547001287

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Myths & Legends Of Ancient Greece and Rome by E.M. Berens Pdf

A comprehensive collection of all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. E.M. Bernes thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.