Greek Myth (Endless Path) - Softcover

Storm, Rachel

 
9781844517350: Greek Myth (Endless Path)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1844517357 ISBN 13: 9781844517350
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

This is the latest in an inspiring series exploring the cultures, philosophies and religions of the world with bitesize information and beautiful illustrations. The fascinating characters and tales from Greek mythology have long intrigued us. From Zeus and Aphrodite to heroes such as Hercules and Achilles, learn about the Greeks' myths and beliefs in the context of their native landscape, the pantheon of deities worshipped, the core myths that fall into themes such as creation and quest, and how these coincide with other civilisations' mythology and inform our culture today.

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About the Authors

Rachel Storm studied at Oxford University and the University of London and has written widely on religion, mysticism, mythology and ancient cultures. She is the author of several books, including In Search of Heaven on Earth and Myths of the Near East. Publications she has written for include The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph.

Dr Stephen Instone lectures in Classics, and is an Honorary Research Fellow, at University College London. He has published widely on one of the greatest sources for Greek myths, the poet Pindar.

Shelley Instone has an MA in Children’s Literature from the National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature at the University of Roehampton, and specialized in the reception of Classical culture in modern children’s literature.

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Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844517357
ISBN 13 
9781844517350
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
384