The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology

The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology
Author: Don Nardo
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756544793

Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.

Greek Gods & Goddesses

Greek Gods & Goddesses
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1622751531

Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece
Author: Danielle Smith-Llera
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2014-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1491402741

Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they weren t all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks believed watched over them."

Greek Gods

Greek Gods
Author: Patrick Auerbach
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2015-12-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781522715702

The ancient Greeks believed there were a great number of gods and goddesses. These gods had control over many different aspects of life on earth. In many ways they were very human. They could be kind or mean, angry or pleasant, cruel or loving. They fell in love with each other, argued with each other and even stole from each other. The ancient Greeks built great temples and sanctuaries to their gods. They held festivals in their honour, with processions, sports, sacrifices and competitions. Stories of the gods' exploits were told to children by their mothers and to large audiences by professional bards and storytellers. People today still enjoy hearing stories about the Greek gods. This book tells the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage your imagination. Here is a selection of what you will learn: The Creation and the Gods The Olympian Gods (and a few others) Prometheus, Epimetheus and Pandora Psyche and Eros Oedipus and His Children The Trojan War Learn more about Greek Gods NOW and scroll up to the top of this page and BUY it Now!

Roman Gods & Goddesses

Roman Gods & Goddesses
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1622751590

While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.

Poseidon

Poseidon
Author: Teri Temple
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Gods, Greek
ISBN: 9781503832619

This book tells about Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea and brother to Zeus.

Gods of Ancient Greece

Gods of Ancient Greece
Author: Jan N. Bremmer
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2010-07-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0748642897

This collection offers a fresh look at the nature and development of the Greek gods in the period from Homer until Late Antiquity The Greek gods are still very much present in modern consciousness. Although Apollo and Dionysos, Artemis and Aphrodite, Zeus and Hermes are household names, it is much less clear what these divinities meant and stood for in ancient Greece. In fact, they have been very much neglected in modern scholarship. Bremmer and Erskine bring together a team of international scholars with the aim of remedying this situation and generating new approaches to the nature and development of the Greek gods in the period from Homer until Late Antiquity. The Gods of Ancient Greece looks at individual gods, but also asks to what extent cult, myth and literary genre determine the nature of a divinity and presents a synchronic and diachronic view of the gods as they functioned in Greek culture until the triumph of Christianity.

Greek Gods and Heroes

Greek Gods and Heroes
Author: Robert Graves
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2014-03-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0795336519

An accessible anthology of the greatest ancient Greek myths and legends for readers of all ages by the celebrated classicist and historical novelist. According to the myths, gods and goddesses of ancient Greece lived on Mount Olympus and ruled the world of mortals. Famous heroes shaped the course of history, beautiful women drew the gazes of gods and men alike, and the gods were both fickle in their favors and breathtakingly generous to those they smiled upon. From Midas’s tragic gift to the exploits of Hercules and the curse of Pandora, Robert Graves brings the legends of ancient Greece to life in a way that’s sure to appeal to everyone; from children to adults, and from casual readers to serious scholars. “Directly told, with no attempt to oversimplify them, a good deal of the symbolism and the association with the pattern of ancient Greece survives.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review).