Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters
Author: Sheila Keenan
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 2003-11-01
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780439554978
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A special reinforced library binding.
Author: Sheila Keenan
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 2003-11-01
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780439554978
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A special reinforced library binding.
Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1426308442
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An introduction to some of the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon.
Author: Spyros Syropoulos
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Published: 2018-08-31
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 1784919519
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The aim of this book is to explore the realm of the imaginary world of Greek mythology and present the reader with a categorization of monstrosity, referring to some of the most noted examples in each category.
Author: Kathleen Sears
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-12-03
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13: 1440573336
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations! The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology. From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through all the major myths born in ancient Greece and Rome, such as Achilles's involvement in the Trojan War; Pluto's kidnapping of the beautiful Proserpina; and the slaying of Medusa by Perseus, the heroic demi-god. You'll also learn all about the wonders of the world as well as the greatest creatures ever recorded in history. Like Charon navigating the River of Wailing, Mythology 101 will guide you through the most glorious (and completely terrifying) tales the ancient world has to offer.
Author: Michelle M. Houle
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780766014084
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Discusses various Greek myths, including creation stories and tales of principal gods and goddesses.
Author: Michelle M. Houle
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2012-09
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1464503680
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Read about the war between the Titans and the Olympians, Pandora's box, Demeter and Persephone, and six other myths"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Peter Bernhardt
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Published: 2008-03-11
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 0813544726
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Zeus, Medusa, Hercules, Aphrodite. Did you know that these and other dynamic deities, heroes, and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology live on in the names of trees and flowers? Some grow in your local woodlands or right in your own backyard garden. In this delightful book, botanist Peter Bernhardt reveals the rich history and mythology that underlie the origins of many scientific plant names. Unlike other books about botanical taxonomy that take the form of heavy and intimidating lexicons, Bernhardt's account comes together in a series of interlocking stories. Each chapter opens with a short version of a classical myth, then links the tale to plant names, showing how each plant "resembles" its mythological counterpart with regard to its history, anatomy, life cycle, and conservation. You will learn, for example, that as our garden acanthus wears nasty spines along its leaf margins, it is named for the nymph who scratched the face of Apollo. The shape-shifting god, Proteus, gives his name to a whole family of shrubs and trees that produce colorful flowering branches in an astonishing number of sizes and shapes. Amateur and professional gardeners, high school teachers and professors of biology, botanists and conservationists alike will appreciate this book's entertaining and informative entry to the otherwise daunting field of botanical names. Engaging, witty, and memorable, Gods and Goddesses in the Garden transcends the genre of natural history and makes taxonomy a topic equally at home in the classroom and at cocktail parties.
Author: Heather Alexander
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 157912867X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Presents an introduction to Greek mythology, discussing the roles of gods and goddesses, as well as the adventures of heroes and mythical beings.
Author: Elizabeth M. Hallam
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Provides information on the gods and goddesses of a wide range of cultures, from the ancient Sumerian to the modern Haitian.
Author: Liv Albert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2021-03-30
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1507215495
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Includes bibliographic references and index.