Greek Myths & Tales: Epic Tales

Name: Greek Myths & Tales: Epic Tales
Brand: Flame Tree Publishing
Price: 23.85 EUR
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A potent pantheon of gods, heroes engaged in epic battles, fearsome mythical creatures and supernatural transformations such fantastical elements infuse Greek myths with a wonder and excitement thats hard to beat. These tales of love, courage, conflict and intrigue, shared for thousands of years, still exercise a powerful influence on our modern lives. This comprehensive collection of mythic stories brings to life the origins of the Greek gods and their dominion over the world of humankind. Here youll find Zeus and hades, Artemis and Aphrodite, with stories of demi-gods and humans alike. Jason and the Argonauts, Perseus the Gordon-Slayer and the heart-breaking tales of Troy sit alongside myths of crime and punishment, love and courage and the adventures of Heracles.

Part of Flame Tree's epic collection of myths and legends, classic tales and modern short stories.

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Weight: 792g
Dimensions: 153 x 234mm
Publication Date: 01 Oct 2018
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781786648105

About

Richard Buxton (foreword) is Emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature at the University of Bristol. His scholarly interests centre on ancient Greek literature and myth. Among his many books are Imaginary Greece (Cambridge University Press; translated into 5 languages) The Complete World of Greek Mythology (Thames and Hudson; translated into 10 languages) Forms of Astonishment and Myths and Tragedies in their Ancient Greek Contexts (both Oxford University Press). From 20062012 he was President of the Foundation for the Lexicon Iconographicum Mythologiae Classicae. He is fascinated by mythology and takes every opportunity to convince others of the vital importance of stories and story-telling.