Bright-Eyed Athena: Stories from Ancient Greece - Hardcover

Woff, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0892365587 ISBN 13: 9780892365586

Publisher: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns, 1999

Synopsis

A group of women, spinning and weaving wool in a house in classical Athens, share ancient myths and legends about the beautiful and fearsome Athena, the Greek goddess of war and wisdom. Bright-Eyed Athena collects eight famous and lesser-known Greek myths retold especially for children in a lively and readable format, illustrated with statues, gems, and pottery fragments from the collections of the Getty and other museums. The tales of the great weaving contest between Arachne and Athena, Pandora's box, Perseus, and the Gorgon Medusa, along with other myths, represent a captivating introduction to the history and culture of ancient Athens.

About this title

Synopsis:

A group of women in ancient Athens are spinning and weaving in preparation for the great festival of Athena. As they work they tell stories - the birth of Athena, Pandora's box, Perseus and the Gorgon, and five more - about the mythical Athena.

About the Author:

Richard Woff is head of schools education at the British Museum.

About this edition

• Publisher: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0892365587
• ISBN 13: 9780892365586
• Binding: Hardcover