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Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the life and exploits of the god Zeus. ... Read more

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responding to previous writer
Im assuming you did horrible on your essay due to grammatical errors you typed in your reply on this book.What a shame.I am a senior in college, and was able to use this source for a paper I did. This particular book is for elementary grade level students, and yet I was able to gain insight from it's pages.As far as the writer checking her creditials, maybe you should check...?All you have to do is type her name in google, and all your answers lye there.

I bid you good day... moron ( I mean that in the nicest way possible:))

Zeus Juice
The way that I view this book is that it is not really intersting. I was looking for something that ahd more to do with Egyptians. It had more to do with juice. I really think that tis publisher needs to get her licensechecked to be a writer but hey thats only my opinion. Bye, Bye. Anyway Ireally don't think that this is important but you see I got this report andit gotta be done by friday the 26th. Well I dont wanna run up your time soI'll be seeing ya.

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The most complete collection of Greek and Roman myths specially arranged to be read aloud to children aged five to twelve. "Every child deserves this book. Those who do the reading aloud will be enlightened and rewarded, too."--Edwin Newman Line drawings.


From the Trade Paperback edition. ... Read more

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Excellent read!
Our 8 year old daughter delights in these read aloud tales and I love how each story is structured. Each myth has three parts; 1. "About the story" which gives you a brief summary and then a list of the characters and help for pronouncing names. This part also lets you know how long the story will take to read aloud which is quite helpful when "Oh pleeeese, just one more!" arrives. 2. "The Myth" - these just roll off the tongue and are so enjoyable and easy to read. Having just read Tom Sawyer aloud, this was just a pleasure. 3. "A few more words" At the end of each myth there's a brief section which talks about the history of certain words used in the story and how they have evolved to current usage. We always read this section and either have an "Aha!" moment or marvel at how interesting it is. We are about half way through and are LOVING this book. It's like a warm glass of milk before bed...

Great Gift
I gave this book as a gift to a family that reads books aloud every night. The children are ages 8 and 10. The parents are educators. The family went through the book in 2 weeks and the parents have reported the book is "fantastic" The 8 year old has been retelling the myths to me daily!I highly recommend this book.

A book for grandparents and grandchildren
This is a marvelous book! I wanted my granddaughters to learn Greek and Roman myths since there are so many references to the stories and the characters in day-to-day media. If they knew more about the tales, I thought they could appreciate the references to them.

I first looked at the book to find out if the girls would like it and get anything out of it. As it turned out, I read it from cover to cover, and couldn't put it down. I had never had school or college classes in these subjects and I was mesmerized.

The plots are summarized at the beginning, which makes the stories easier to understand for people who have no knowledge at all of them. Also at the beginning of each myth is the amount of time it will take to read it -- making bedtime story reading more predictable. And, there is also a pronunciation guide for the names and some of the words, with brief explanations or definitions.

The stories themselves are fascinating, easy to read aloud, print on the pages is clear and not too small, and chapters are of reasonable length to tell a tale and maintain interest. After the end of each, there are short descriptions of words we use in modern times which originated from these myths and the language and culture of ancient times. These can be eye-openers, and have given my granddaughters and I opportunities for many discussions!

This was planned as a learning book. And, it's been a great teacher -- for the reader as well as the listeners!

Classics for kids and parents alike
I have a 4 and 7 yr. old.The stories are above the 4 yr. old's head (though he does play mostly quietly and seem to somewhat listen, which can't be bad...I'd probably be surprised at how much he is learning from his seeming inattentiveness), but have been WONDERFUL for reading to my 7 yr. old.We started out with some other Mythology books from the library (including The McElderry Book of Greek Myths, which I highly reccomend for the illustrations), and we had also just been listening on a car trip to "The Story of the World: History For the Classical Child Volume 1" on CD (also highly reccomend...not as boring as it may sound) which on discs 3 & 4 recounted some Greek history and stories, at an age appropriate level.This was a wonderful precurser to our nightly readings from this book.That said, I am homeschooling my son, and all that is not necessary to enjoy this book on its own as simply some great stories to read.The stories are easier to get through than even some illustrated versions, as they are well written and broken into managably short chunks. My son looks forward to the stories, and is always begging me to read one more.At the beginning of each story, context is given, approximate reading times (most about 10 minutes), helpful pronunciation guides (that also remind you who the primary characters in the story are), and then at the end of each story "A few words more" that tells about words and idioms in our language that came from something related to the story (my son loves the connections he discovers...a great way to begin an awareness of roots of words.) Children can understand and relate to the emotion that is portrayed in the stories, while picking up new vocabulary and elegant speech painlessly from the context.This book does an excellent job of presenting the stories in a compelling, easy to understand, but not dumbed-down manner, that maintains the richness of the stories and enhances them with added context.I found the author's ability to illuminate the human emotion in the stories, highlighted when I read his version of Pygmalion and Galatea, which we had read other versions of.In other versions, Pygmalion came across far-fetched in his love for his statue creation, a seemingly silly fable, but in this version you feel the depths of Pygmalion's emotions, and come away feeling that there is much in the common human condition expressed in this story... the themes are brought out and the story becomes more meaningful.
This is a book I plan to purchase, as it is not one we will outgrow and likely return to and enjoy often.We are on our third time checking it out from the library...and I really don't want to give it back.There are many books I love, that I am just fine borrowing from the library, but this one I really feel is worth the investment to have around as a staple in our home.

Wonderful family reading
I purchased this book for our family to read together.The stories are interesting and not too time consuming.The commentary at the end of the stories are informative, along with the definitions in the beginning of the story.I can't say enough positive things about how this book is organized and written.It has gotten by 7 and 9 year old daughters VERY interested in mythology.I also learn something from every story! ... Read more

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Learn more about Greek and Roman Mythology with this comprehensive and fully illustrated book. FREE first chapter in the trial version.

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An outstanding nightly read
Greek and Roman Mythology ebook is an excellent source for understanding and appreciating the legends and myths of ancient Greece and Rome. Well researched, the ebook reviews the fables in clear, simple prose. While I have not finished reading the ebook yet, I am throughly enjoying it. An outstanding nightly read. Just a few stories at a time will suffice, and you will delight in the endeavor for many a month. An excellent source for students, writers, scholars, or the casual reader interested in classic mythology. Highly recommended.

Don't buy this.
This is just a collection of rip-off from Wikipedia. This is NOT a book. Isn't worth the money.

anthology of classical mythology
Greek and Roman Mythology - FREE first chapter in the trial version

The ebook thoroughly covers Greek and Roman myths. The quality of the ebook is excellent, and it is useful as a text to be read for entertainment or education. I fully recommend it.
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The ancient Greeks worshiped a complex group of deities, weaving their characters into timeless tales of love, heroism, and intrigue. Plays, poems, paintings, and sculptures commemorating these tales have survived for centuries. Even as world religions and scientific knowledge have evolved, bringing with them new beliefs and understanding of the world, the ancient Greek tales continue to provide a basic foundation for Western thought and sharp insight to the human psyche. Athena appeared in many Greek myths, having major roles in Homer s Iliad and Odyssey and in ancient plays dealing with justice and democracy. Born from Zeushead, she was a contradictory figure in many ways. She was the goddess of war and a protector of civilization. She was capable of being a good friend to humans, yet she could also be fiercely vindictive and hand out punishment to men and women alike without a second thought. Temples were raised to her throughout Greece, including the famous Parthenon. The city of Athens, a military power and cultural center, embodied the goddess for whom it was named. ... Read more

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Informative, a must have in any potential historical essay.
This book may be the single most incredible work of genius of the modern ages. Its contents border on the incredulous to the scientific and are essential to anyone reviewing the past and its treasure of anecdotes andstories. Sir William displays the true patience of genius necessary in anywork of so tremendous an undertaking and his eye for detail along withhistorical dating and verification of sources are unmatched in anycomparable text. For the avid enthusiast who is reading for knowledge thetruths are paintakingly written with just the right amount of detail totantalize the reader while letting the reader visualize the text in itsbroadest scope. For the scientist, no book of this type will ever show thehistorical narrative as these volumes so richly do. I highly recommend thatthis work be a prerequisite of any study in the fields of History andArchaelogy.

Informative, a must have in any potential historical essay.
This book may be the single most incredible work of genius of the modern ages. Its contents border on the incredulous to the scientific and are essential to anyone reviewing the past and its treasure of anecdotes andstories. Sir William displays the true patience of genius necessary in anywork of so tremendous an undertaking and his eye for detail along withhistorical dating and verification of sources are unmatched in anycomparable text. For the avid enthusiast who is reading for knowledge thetruths are paintakingly written with just the right amount of detail totantalize the reader while letting the reader visualize the text in itsbroadest scope. For the scientist, no book of this type will ever show thehistorical narrative as these volumes so richly do. I highly recommend thatthis work be a prerequisite of any study in the fields of History andArchaelogy. ... Read more

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A full, authoritative, and wholly engaging account of these endlessly fascinating tales and of the ancient society in which they were created.

Greek myths are among the most complex and influential stories ever told. From the first millennium BC until today, the myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and reinterpretations. They can be found in the latest movies and television shows and in software for interactive computer games.

This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed—their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape.

• "Contexts, Sources, Meanings" describes the main literary and artistic sources for Greek myths, and their contexts, such as ritual and theater.
• "Myths of Origin" includes stories about the beginning of the cosmos, the origins of the gods, the first humans, and the founding of communities.
• "The Olympians: Power, Honor, Sexuality" examines the activities of all the main divinities.
• "Heroic exploits" concentrates on the adventures of Perseus, Jason, Herakles, and other heroes.
• "Family sagas" explores the dramas and catastrophes that befall heroes and heroines.
• "A Landscape of Myths" sets the stories within the context of the mountains, caves, seas, and rivers of Greece, Crete, Troy, and the Underworld.
• "Greek Myths after the Greeks" describes the rich tradition of retelling, from the Romans, through the Renaissance, to the twenty-first century.

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Greek Mythology Rules !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I only have the following word for this book "PERFECT".

Sofia :-)

Completely Satisfied!
I recieved my copy of this book today and spent several hours reading and taking in its beautiful pictures. This book is absolutely marvelous!!!Granted it may not be the perfect study text to Greek Mythology but it is very informative and provided me with the history and pictorial information I was looking for. This book has family trees, maps, beautiful artwork, many artifacts and great insight to the Greek mythical world. Some of the chapters I was completely enthral with were myths origin, heroic exploits and family sagas. All in all it is well laid out and very easy to understand. I highly recommend this book.

Greek
I am very happy with this book, it has everything in it, there are illustrations, it is -huge- and has amazing information. Very glad I bought it.

exactly what it says it is
Its obviously a book about Greek mythology so nothing to mess up but the book showed up without a scratch on it and it arrived fast

Fascinating
I love to transport myself to another time and place in some other world....ahhh what if all this was true?If it is I would have loved to been a part of it.Everyone interprets life how they see it and in this mythology book we see how others lived and believed.Be it true or fiction it didn't disappoint me. ... Read more

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Ancient mythologies are brought to life in this third volume of mythology. ... Read more

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great!
This is a great book.It is great as a reference, great to read straight through, etc.I actually bought it because I have a 4 year old who really loves Greek Mythology, and this lets me look up a God or Goddess alphabetically if she has a question.I love this book.

must have for mythology buff
This book is a brief yet concise ovierview of the major characters in the Greek, Roman, Celtic and Norse mythological legends.Worthy purchase for someone wanting to get into the study of mythology or just add to your collection. ... Read more

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From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them.

Though much is known of the history of ancient Greece and Rome, the related mythologies of these two highly advanced societies tell us much about the beliefs and illusions that informed the thoughts and actions of their people. ... Read more

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Perfect Present!
I bought this book as a present for my boyfriend. I had checked on Amazon for a book on Roman/Greek mythology and for some reason this book didn't stand out to me, which is why I have decided to write a review. I saw it in a local bookshop and wanted to say to anyone else looking for a present on such a book that it is a recommended buy. There is five chapters to it - Early Greek Gods, The Olympians, Attendant Gods, The Heroes and Roman Mythology.

This hardback book is not too daunting a size with about 123 pages to it's name but it has over 100 images which really adds to it. There's still plenty of room for text as the book is 12" long. Bear in mind though that this book would act better as an introduction to the area rather than an addition to the library of someone who already has passed that introductory stage.

Greek and Roman Mythology
This was not at all what I was expecting...I thought that I would be getting a book with just text about Greek and Roman mythology.What I found instead was a picture/coffee table book.It was a pleasant surprisemade even more pleasant by the fact that the text was not disappointing. Since I do not know much about mythology, this book is a great start for meand perhaps others wanting to more about the mythology that permeatesliterature and art.The pictures, art and drawings within are fun to lookat, if not sometimes misplaced, like instead of Artemis near the text thatspeaks of her, there is another drawing of a young male god. ... Read more

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Mythologyyyyyyy
I love Mythology. Specifically Norse in this case.
This book, just had it all. Every god and goddess I cared to read about. It was compact enough to fit in my hand bag, (yes my hand bag is bigger than most...and yes I carry mythological encyclopedias a round....how embarressment. :p ) For any one interested in the ancient myths from norse, classical, or celtic, this book is a one stop wonder. if it doesn't have the info you need or want, it has enough to point you in the right direction. There's also info in this book, that for whatever reason I never found else where, such as on internet sites or text book.
Very in depth, easy to follow. a great read and a great purchase.

A valuable resource for any library...
Greek, Norse, and Celtic Mythology are covered pretty thoroughly within these pages.The section on the celtic hero Cuchulain is one of the most in depth articles on him I have encountered.

This is an excellent resource.

Other versions have been released by Cotterell that cover Asian and Oriental mythology as well. ... Read more

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The Mysterious Island is a mythological story. Azurean a Mermaid finds herself lost on the Mysterious Island. She has been turned into a human being by Jupiter, the God of Heaven, and Neptune God of the Sea, in order to teach her a lesson for wishing to become human, and to see if she can resist the temptations that human beings feel. If she succeeds she will once more become a Mermaid and she will be free to return to Atlantis deep beneath the Ocean and be reunited with her brother, a Merman, and the rest of her family. If she fails, she will remain a human being. She has lessons to learn. Azurean meets with the Nine Muses of the Liberal Arts on the island who teach her the error of her ways but does she heed their advice or remain greedy as a human being? ... Read more

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T HERE is a charm in the name of ancient Greece j there
is glory in every page of her history; there is ;t fascination
in the remains of her literature, and a sense of unapproachable
beauty in her \;orks of art; there is a spcll in
her climate still, and a strange attraction in her ruins. Ve
are familiar with the praises of her beautiful.islands; our poets
sing of her lovely genial sky. There is not in aU the bnd a
mountain, plain, or river, nor a fountain, grove, or wood, that
is not hallowed by some legend or poetic tale. The names of
her artists, Pheidius, Praxiteles, ApcHes, and Zeuxis; of her
pocts, Homer, Pindar, LEschylus, Sophocles, Euripides; of her
philosophers, Socrates, 1'lato, Epicurus; the names of her statesmen
and orators, Pericles :lnd Dernosthencs; of her historians,
Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon ; of her mathematicians,
Archimedes and Euclid, are familiar to 1S as household words.
V e look uack over a period of more than t"."O thousan

Table of Contents

ODt:CTIO~; CREEK A!'D RO!lIA~ MY:rHOLOGYThe; Creation of the 'Vorld; Deities of the Highest Order; Inferior Deities; Demigods or Heroes; XORSE At-:D OLD GERMAN MYTHOLOGY; MYTHOLOGY AND RELJGIO~ OF THE HINDOOSThe; Vedic Gods ; The Brahmanic Gods ; ~IYTHOLOGY AND RELICIO~ OF EGYPT; IXD£x; PAG~; 22; 26; I29; 200; 328; 337; 341; 353

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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

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Greek and Roman Mythology, Vol. 2 covers the stories of the 12 gods in more detail. Here young readers can learn about Zeus and Hera and their unusual relationship. Zeus's fateful encounter with Io, who is turned into a heifer, is excitingly retold. Poseidon, god of the sea and second in power only to Zeus, is introduced with breathtaking intensity. Helpful reminders are inserted in the margins so young readers don't get lost in all the rivalry and intrigue. Also, important historical buildings are pictured along with famous pieces of artwork. ... Read more

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Examines the historical development of Greco-Roman mythology, its heroes, and its influence on the history of Western civilization. ... Read more

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Heyy
I think this book was okay it wasn't always that exciting to me. i really maybe didnt like this book.

Splendid Work
Don Nardo has published numerous books about the ancient world, and all of the ones I have seen are excellent.This one is no exception.From the strikingly attractive cover to Nardo's well-worded retellings of the myths, to his expert commentary, to the fulsome bibliography, this volume is a must for junior high and high school students seeking a rounded education in the history of Western culture and literature.Taechers will no doubt use this book with confidence and constructive results. ... Read more

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The ancient Greeks worshiped a complex group of deities, weaving their characters into timeless tales of love, heroism, and intrigue. Plays, poems, paintings, and sculptures commemorating these tales have survived for centuries. Even as world religions and scientific knowledge have evolved, bringing with them new beliefs and understanding of the world, the ancient Greek tales continue to provide a basic foundation for Western thought and sharp insight to the human psyche. The virgin goddess Artemis ruled the hunt, preferring the quiet wilderness to society. As an immortal, she lived a life mortal Greek women never could one that kept her away from men and marriage. Men (and women) who crossed the boundaries that protected her virginity were punished, often with their lives. But Artemis s boundaries also protected Greek women during childhood and childbirth. As a virgin warrior, women prayed to her to keep them safe when a husband could not. ... Read more

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Romulus and Remus, raised by wolves, were the twin founders of Rome.Witness how the young bothers came to be cast out in the wilderness and how they revenged themselves upon their evil uncle ... Read more

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Apollo was a god who seemed to be skilled at everything except love. He was the god of music and light, as well as a teacher of medicine. He told of the future and even transformed himself into a dolphin. As the son of the powerful Zeus, and a twin to the goddess Artemis, Apollo spent much of his time chasing the things he wanted. The one thing that always seemed to get away, however, was the woman he loved. One woman was turned into a tree just as he reached her, while another was murdered at his command for falling in love with another. Apollo played an important part in the Trojan War. A series of sports competitions, known as the Pythian Games, was held every four years to honor this god. ... Read more

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The seventy-two entries in this volume explore, among other topics, the history, geography, and religion of Greece, Plato's mythology and philosophy, the powers of marriage in Greece, heroes and gods of war in the Greek epic, and origins of mankind in Greek myths.Ancient Egyptian cosmology, anthropology, rituals, and religion--closely linked to Greek mythology--are also discussed. "In a world that remains governed by powerful myths, we must deepen our understanding of ourselves and others by considering more carefully the ways in which the mythological systems to which we cling and social institutions and movements to which we are committed nourish each other.Yves Bonnefoy's Mythologies not only summarizes the progress that has already been made toward this end, but also lays the foundation for the difficult work that lies ahead."--Mark C. Taylor, New York Times Book Review"The almost 100 contributors combine, with characteristic precision and élan, the arts of science and poetry, of analysis and translation.The result is a treasury of information, brilliant guesswork, witty asides, and revealing digressions.This is a work of genuine and enduring excitement."--Thomas D'Evelyn, Christian cience Monitor ... Read more

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WORST SHIPPING IN THE WORLD!!!!!!! (read whole review)
I purchased the book on 12/16 and I have a five page report due 1/8. They send it two, TWO, weeks after I bought it on 1/2. They tell me it is going to come two weeks later. Now I cant even use it for my report. This is the worst shipping ever!!!!!!!!! I don't recommend buying from them when you have a fast report to do. I could of got it from ebay and got it three weeks faster. I recommend going to barnes and nobles for this book for a cheaper price and more efficiency. They also never respond to your emails so don't even try sending one.

Incredible...insightful...inspiring...
I could attempt to write a review of this work, but
it is so rich, satisfying, informative, and inspiring
a volume that I would rather quote from the back
cover, which seems to me to sum up the perfections of
this compilation.
"GREEK AND EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGIES features seventy-two
articles, reproduced in full [in English translation]
with illustrations, from the acclaimed two-volume
MYTHOLOGIES. Written by distinguished scholars, the
articles explore a fascinating variety of themes and
topics.The section on Greek myth surveys mythologies
of creation, power, war, death, and sexuality; articles
on gods, goddesses and their cults bring fresh perspectives
to our understanding of religion in Greek societies.The
discussions of myth in Egypt are equally wide ranging --
from cosmology, anthropology, ritual, and religion to the
cults of Isis and the fate of the Egyptian gods from the
Middle Ages to the eighteenth century.
"The articles offer illuminating examples of the working
of myth in cultures past and present -- how we create, use,
and are guided by systems of myth to answer fundamental
questions about ourselves and our world: Where do we come
from? Who are we? How shall we live? What happens when we
die?
"Building on perspectives developed by such scholars as
Claude Levi-Strauss and Georges Dumezil, and drawing on
such diverse sources as the history of religions,
anthropology, archaeology, literature, and linguistics,
the contributors define a new approach to the study of
myth in society.Rather than simply cataloging gods
and symbols, the articles in MYTHOLOGIES explore the
complex working of myth in past societies and in our lives
today."
-- Back Cover.
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The "Introduction: The Interpretation of Mythology"
is incredibly rich and informative.It includes the
essays (never dry or dull! -- always extremely interesting
and inspiring) on: Toward a Definition of Myth. The

Interpretation of Mythos: Nineteenth and Twentieth-
Century Theories. Myth and Writing: The Mythographers.
Prehistoric Religion. "Nomadic Thought" and Religious
Action.
The essays in the rich Part 2 section on Greek mythology
contain such topics (which really interested me) as:
Myth in the Greek City: The Athenian Politics of Myth.
Philosophy and Mythology, from Hesiod to Proclus.Plato's
Mythology and Philosophy. The Neoplatonists and Greek
Myths.Greek Cosmogonic Myths.And these are only some
of the many.
The Part 3 section on Egypt contains such topics as:
Egyptian Cosmogony.Egyptian Anthropology.The Divine
and the Gods in Ancient Egypt.Egyptian Rituals.Death
in Egyptian Religion.Meroitic Religion.The Cults of
Isis among the Greeks and in the Roman Empire.Isis
the Magician, in Greek and Coptic Papyruses.The Fate
of the Egyptian Gods from the Middle Ages to the
Eighteenth Century.And that is the full list of
titles in that section.
All in all, this work is even more stimlating and
insightful than Robert Graves, and I would even put
it far ahead of THE LAROUSSE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHOLOGY,
which I also own and use. ... Read more

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Gods and Godesses In Greek Mythology
I really liked this book, it was easy and entertaining to read. It was fairly easy to understand, and the pictures helped to aid in understanding the whole consept. I suggest anyone that would like to broden thier horizon on greek mythology or are just looking for something different to read to give this book a go. I really , really, liked it!!!! ... Read more