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'I love Caroline Lawrence and so should you.' Natalie Haynes

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'Gorgeous illustrations bring the whole pantheon to life.' Emily Wilson

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EXPLORE THE MYTHICAL PAST, MEET THE ANCIENT GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES AND DISCOVER WHY THEIR STORIES ARE STILL SO ENTHRALLING TODAY...

Have you ever wondered what the Eleusinian Mysteries were? Unsure whether Aphrodite ends up with Hephaestus or with Ares? Want to know how to identify each of the nine Muses?

Whether you're already well versed in the lore, or are discovering these tales for the first time, this handbook is your ultimate companion to the characters from Greek myth. Informed by sources ranging from Homer and Hesiod's poetry to Athenian drama, and from 5th century BCE Greek vases to Roman statues, bestselling author and classicist Caroline Lawrence provides insightful profiles for each god, demigod, hero and monster. Learn the origin stories and best-known myths of each deity, as well as their attributes and how to identify them in art.

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Mediatyp: Bok
Bandtyp: Inbunden
Författare: Caroline Lawrence
Förlag: Hachette UK Distribution
Språk: Engelska
Omfång: 208 sidor
Mått (bxhxd): 168x216x25 mm
Vikt: 698 gram
Illustrerad: Nej

Streckkod: 9781781579497
SKU: 853970