Provides facts on the classic myths of the Greeks and Romans, from how Prometheus outsmarted the gods to how Achilles's heel led to his death.

Provides an introduction to ancient Greek civilization and culture, and presents a selection of myths created by the ancient Greeks in their attempts to understand the world, including mythological stories such as Jason and the Golden Fleece and the story of Odysseus.

"In 'Greek Mythology,' you will discover the backstories of the heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses that enjoy popularity in today's shows and films. With comprehensive entries that outline each character's name, roles, related symbols, and foundational myths, you can get to know the roots of these personas and better understand the stories they inspire today"--Provided by publisher.

"The classic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest installment in the Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring Zeus, Hades, Athena, Poseidon, Artemis, Heracles, Prometheus, and many more! From the god who gave mankind fire, to who stood guard at the Underworld, to famous fatal flaws, this book covers all the iconic Greek myths and key character--along with wonderfully weird and surprising tidbits"--Back cover.

GREEK MYTHOLOGY Greek mythology can be identified as the body of myths that were initially shared by the ancient Greeks in an era of folklore; the tales told at this time often revolve themselves around the origin and the very structure of our world, the adventures and tribulations of heroes, gods, and mythological beings, and are the initial focal point of a lot of ancient Greece's rituals and religious practices. Today, modern historians look to...

Greek mythology is the repertoire of myths and teachings thatoriginated in ancient Greece on a wide spectrum of topics liketheir gods, heroes, the different ritual practices, thephenomenon of nature, and the significance of their cult. Thesemyths and teachings come in the form of stories which havebeen told and retold from one generation to another, andtoday, these stories are popular among people around theworld.Many stories which are considered...

GREEK MYTHOLOGY Greek Mythology is a collection of Ancient Greek tales that have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. These stories once formed a major religion, and people worshiped the Gods you will soon learn of. This book recounts some of the most famous Ancient Greek stories, and explains the journeys of different Gods, Demi-Gods, and Deities. You will learn about the 12 labors of Hercules, the famous...

The timeless stories of Greek mythology come to life in these reimagined tales written in the voices of Zeus, Oedipus, Odysseus, and many others. Though the gods are featured prominently in Greek mythology, there is nothing sacred about it. Anyone is free to bring their own interpretation to these stories, just as Homer, Sophocles, and Euripides did centuries ago. In this volume, classicist and author Robert Garland presents nearly forty Greek legends...

GREEK MYTHOLOGY Stories of Ancient Greece have, survived thousands of years, and are, known all over the world. Many of these incredible tales are the inspiration for books, movies, TV shows, and fictional characters. Step into the world of Ancient Greece with this book on Greek Mythology, and discover why these stories have lived on for so long. Included inside is, an introduction to the characters of Ancient Greece, including the main Gods and Goddesses,...

It is an age of deities and legends, a time where impossible heroes battle monsters and beasts to protect humanity. From the gloomy tale of Prometheus to the many labors of Hercules, 'Greek Mythology: Enchanting Tales of the Ancient World' is an epic journey into the core of Greek mythology. Each tale is selected to fascinate your mind and entice you to envision an era when gods and heroes stalked the earth. These timeless stories have been told and...