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No, its not the latest reality TV search for loveits classical mythology. For years, people have turned to the ancient Greek and Roman myths for entertaining reading, unbelievable storylines, unique characters, and unparalleled drama. This guide explains the great stories and how they still influence literature, entertainment, and everyday life. From heroes and heroines to monsters and villains, this entertaining guide covers it all. Inside, you will learn how:
The Greeks defeated the Titans
Odysseus tricked the Cyclops
Hercules accomplished the twelve labors
Peruses slew Medusa
The Greeks bested the Trojans
Hades abducted Persephone
Bellerophon killed the ChimeraWith an easy reference chart of the gods and goddesses and their interrelations, this action-packed book helps you bring classical mythology to life!
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THE
EVERYTHING
CLASSICAL
MYTHOLOGY
BOOK
2ND EDITION
From the heights of Mount Olympus
to the depths of the Underworld
all you need to know about the classical myths
Nancy Conner, PhD
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Dear Reader,
Centuries have passed since the worship of the ancient gods and goddesses was part of daily life in Greece and Rome. Although no new temples have been built to honor them, no rituals and sacrifices performed to appease them, these deities live on through the stories told about them. Zeus with his roving eye, jealous Hera, war-loving Ares, wise Athena, passionate Aphrodite, Dionysus with his wild revels all of these and more form the cast of characters of an exciting body of literature that continues to fascinate scholars and casual readers alike.
You may have picked up this book to supplement a history or literature course. Maybe you want to learn more about classical mythology on your own. Or maybe you're simply interested in reading stories that have been told and retold through the ages. Whatever your reasons, you've come to the right place. This book offers a wide-ranging introduction to the myths of ancient Greece and Rome. After you've gotten a taste of the adventures of the gods, goddesses, and heroes, be sure to read some myths in their original form. Classical mythology is so rich in action, adventure, romance, and magic that you'll be glad you did!
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To Steve, my hero
The book you hold in your hands is the product of many people's hard work. I'd like to thank Lesley Bolton for writing a well-organized, well-researched first edition upon which I built this new edition. Thanks also to senior development editor Brett Palana-Shanahan for answering my ques-tions and shepherding the book through the publication process.
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How clever Perseus slew the Gorgon Medusa to win the hand of Andromeda.
The madness of Heracles and the twelve feats he had to accomplish to make amends.
The abduction of Persephone by Hades, and her mother's quest to get her back.
How Theseus killed the murderous Minotaur and escaped the labyrinth.
Hephaestus's trap to catch his unfaithful wife.
Zeus's uprising against his own father and the ten-year war that followed.
How Medea helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece, and the ghastly events that followed.
How the courage of the Sabine women helped populate Rome.
How a golden apple started the Trojan War.
Scylla, Charybdis, the Sirens, and other terrors Odysseus had to overcome to reach home.
WHY LEARN ABOUT CLASSICAL mythology? You've picked up this book, so perhaps you have your own answer to that question. Or perhaps you're curious why anyone alive today would care about stories created 2,000 years ago.
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