Greek Mythology for Beginners by Joe Lee (English) Paperback Book

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This is a comprehensive and lively introduction to the Greek gods and goddesses, their adventures and the lessons to be learned from their stories.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Would there be a Western civilization without the Greek myths? Would we be able to define our civilization and ourselves without some reference to the grand, violent, and venal doings of those denizens of Mount Olympus?Greek Mythology For Beginners presents the pantheon - that immortal collection of rogues and heroes, misfits and tyrants - and the stories about these deities and their dealings with the mortals. It delves into their undying influence on our thought and culture, and how each age from Rome to Shakespeare to Freud down to our own Marvel Comics and NASA has been enlightened, informed, and inspired by these tales.So strap on Hermes' winged sandals, saddle-up Pegasus, or even grab the nearest Harpy (remember to keep your eyes closed) and come along for the ride of your life. Let's fly to that world that's as old as Chaos--the ancient and refreshingly timely Greek myths!

Notes

The latest addition to the popular image-based learning series.

Author Biography

Joe Lee is an illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and clown. With a degree from Indiana University centering on Medieval History, Joe is also a graduate of Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey's Clown College and the author and illustrator of Greek Mythology For Beginners and Dante For Beginners. Visit him at joeleeillustrator.com

Review

"The value of "Greek Mythology for Beginners", then, is to remove the filters of modern culture and return us to the source. It's a bookshelf-worthy collection of fireside stories as well as an easy reference to consult... Like Charon on the River Styx, but far less ominous, Joe Lee takes us on a memorable ride with a very pleasant bonus. Unlike the journey to Hades, we can return from "Greek Mythology for Beginners" with a refreshed perspective on our Western cultural legacy." -- "The Front Page Online"

Long Description

Would there be a Western civilization without the Greek myths? Would we be able to define our civilization and ourselves without some reference to the grand, violent, and venal doings of those denizens of Mount Olympus? Greek Mythology For Beginners presents the pantheon - that immortal collection of rogues and heroes, misfits and tyrants - and the stories about these deities and their dealings with the mortals. It delves into their undying influence on our thought and culture, and how each age from Rome to Shakespeare to Freud down to our own Marvel Comics and NASA has been enlightened, informed, and inspired by these tales. So strap on Hermes' winged sandals, saddle-up Pegasus, or even grab the nearest Harpy (remember to keep your eyes closed) and come along for the ride of your life. Let's fly to that world that's as old as Chaos--the ancient and refreshingly timely Greek myths!

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Details ISBN1934389838 Author Joe Lee Language English Year 2013 Illustrator Joe Lee ISBN-10 1934389838 ISBN-13 9781934389836 Format Paperback Short Title GREEK MYTHOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS Media Book Residence Bloomington, IN, US Birth 1965 Imprint For Beginners Country of Publication United States DEWEY 292.13 Illustrations Illustrations Series For Beginners UK Release Date 2013-07-30 NZ Release Date 2013-07-30 US Release Date 2013-07-30 Pages 208 Publisher For Beginners Publication Date 2013-07-30 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-10-07 We've got this

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