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Gods of Olympos or Mythology of the Greeks and Romans

Gods of Olympos or Mythology of the Greeks and Romans

Petiscus, A. H.
Raleigh, Katherine A.

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Mythology & FolkloreAncient GreeceFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162604956
ISBN13: 9781162604954
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.64 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Gods of Olympos or Mythology of the Greeks and Romans is a comprehensive book written by A. H. Petiscus that delves into the fascinating world of Greek and Roman mythology. The book explores the pantheon of gods and goddesses that were worshipped by the ancient Greeks and Romans, including Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Athena, and many others. It also delves into the myths and legends surrounding these deities, from the creation of the world to the epic battles between the gods themselves. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of mythology, such as the Olympian gods, the Titans, the heroes of mythology, and the underworld. Each chapter provides a detailed overview of the myths and legends associated with the topic, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they were created. In addition to its engaging storytelling, Gods of Olympos or Mythology of the Greeks and Romans also includes illustrations and photographs that bring the myths to life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek and Roman mythology, history, or culture.1892. The Olympos of Dr. Petiscus, on which, with large alterations and additions, is the basis of this book. The book, while specially intended for the elementary learner of mythology offers itself also to the more advanced student of classical art and literature, and humbly as a guidepost to the intending specialist. Contents: character and meaning of the gods of classic antiquity; origin of the gods; gods of Olympos; sea and river gods; earth gods; divinities of the underworld; myths of heroes. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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