The Gods Of Olympus A History
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The Gods Of Olympus A History
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Author : Barbara Graziosi
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2013-11-07
The Gods Of Olympus A History written by Barbara Graziosi and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-07 with History categories.
Elegant and entertaining, this is the history of the most vibrant characters in classical civilisation. With their vast appetites, great beauty and warlike tendencies, it's hard to resist their pull on the imagination, even though, in antiquity, the gods of Olympus were just as often seen as cruel, over-sexed, mad or just plain silly. And yet they were survivors, whose story only began with classical civilisation. Masters of re-invention (though never too hard to identify), they began to resemble pharaohs in Egypt and lead respectable Roman citizens in orgiastic rituals of drink and sex. Under Christianity and Islam they went undercover as demons, allegories, and planets, waiting for a triumphant re-emergence in a Renaissance vision of ancient beauty. They travelled east along the Silk Route to the walls of cave-temples in China, and west, colonising the Americas. They featured on Wedgwood teapots, attacked the poet Hölderlin, haunted Nietzsche, and visited Borges in restless dreams. Barbara Graziosi deftly traces the travels and transformations of these pagan deities from the distant past to the present, showing that the gods of Olympus remain potent symbols that help us to feel part of a broad and fascinating humanity.
The Gods Of Olympus For Kids
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Author : Maria Karra
language : en
Publisher: Fresnel Press
Release Date : 2023-08-21
The Gods Of Olympus For Kids written by Maria Karra and has been published by Fresnel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-21 with categories.
Immerse yourself in Greek mythology with stories about the Gods of Olympus, written for kids and, of course, for adults young at heart. Learn about the adventures of those fascinating immortals who had similar strengths and weaknesses to humans but also amazing powers which they used to control the world. Meet Zeus, Hera, Athena, Poseidon, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the rest of the Olympic deities, and learn the myths about them that the ancient Greeks used to explain the mysteries of life.
The Twelve Gods Of Olympus
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-03
The Twelve Gods Of Olympus written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03 with categories.
Children's version of the popular Greek myth, filled with humour, drama and adventure.
Zeus
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-11-10
Zeus written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-10 with categories.
*Includes pictures of important places and historic art depicting Zeus and other Greek gods. *Explains the historical origins of the god and the mythological tales about him. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "I will sing of Zeus, chiefest among the gods and greatest, all-seeing, the lord of all, the fulfiller who whispers words of wisdom to Themis as she sits leaning towards him. Be gracious, all-seeing Son of Cronos, most excellent and great!" - "The Hymn To Zeus," attributed to Homer Zeus is a god of apparent paradox: sublimely regal yet ridiculously fickle, a giver of laws but a slave to his own passions, a being of incredible power who is desperate to possess that which he cannot have. As the leader of the Greek pantheon on Mount Olympus, Zeus was the god of kingship (and the associated elements of law, oaths, the state and the protection of property) and the god of storms, controlling lightning, wind and thunder. In many ways, one of Ancient Greece's most complex gods is also the most understandable, since he seems so human, and because there is plenty of information about him that survived, including the original legends about his birth, his early deeds and his many relationships with other gods, lovers, and humans. Furthermore, scholars have been able to analyze the historical roots of "Zeus" as a concept, identifying what gods he is related to among other cultures, where the legends of Zeus originated, and what this information says about the Ancient Greeks. One of the reasons Zeus remains one of the most recognizable gods in history is because of the spread of his influence. Due to the conquests of Alexander the Great, Zeus was brought along with other elements of Hellenization to Egypt and the Near East, and a few centuries later, Rome all but adopted him as their own chief god, Jupiter. From there, he was exported around the Roman Empire and fused with numerous other local gods in the process. Ultimately, Zeus was a prominent god from the period of pre-recorded history until the Christianization of Greece, which was complete by the early 7th century A.D. It is difficult for modern observers to understand how a hot-headed, sex-obsessed god could command the love and admiration of so many Greeks, not to mention their cultural heirs throughout the Roman Empire. What did the worship of this god provide for his worshipers? How did belief in his existence fulfill their spiritual needs? How was he different from other members of his pantheon? This book explores the figure of Zeus, including his origins, the stories told about him, the way he was worshiped and how he is remembered today. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about the Greek god like you never have before, in no time at all.
The Gods And Goddesses Of Olympus
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Author : Aliki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-09-18
The Gods And Goddesses Of Olympus written by Aliki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-18 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The author recounts how the Greek gods and godesses earned their thrones on Mount Olympus, and retells some of the myths she learned as a child.
The Greek Myths
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Author : Robin Waterfield
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-03-01
The Greek Myths written by Robin Waterfield and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-01 with Fiction categories.
The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling, romantic, and unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy, to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun, to the superhuman feats of Heracles, Theseus, and the wily Odysseus, these timeless tales exert an eternal fascination and inspiration that have endured for millennia and influenced cultures from ancient to modern. Beginning at the dawn of human civilization, when the Titan Prometheus stole fire from Zeus and offered mankind hope, the reader is immediately immersed in the majestic, magical, and mythical world of the Greek gods and heroes. As the tales unfold, renowned classicist Robin Waterfield creates a sweeping panorama of the romance, intrigues, heroism, humour, sensuality, and brutality of the Greek myths and legends. The terrible curse that plagued the royal houses of Mycenae and Thebes, Jason and the golden fleece, Perseus and the dread Gorgon, the wooden horse and the sack of Troy - these amazing stories have influenced art and literature from the Iron Age to the present day. And far from being just a treasure trove of timeless tales, The Greek Myths is a catalogue of Greek myth in art through the ages, and a notable work of literature in its own right.
The Age Of Zeus
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Author : James Lovegrove
language : en
Publisher: Solaris
Release Date : 2010-03-30
The Age Of Zeus written by James Lovegrove and has been published by Solaris this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-30 with Fiction categories.
The Olympians appeared a decade ago, living incarnations of the Ancient Greek gods on a mission to bring permanent order and stability to the world. Resistance has proved futile, and now humankind is under the jackboot of divine oppression. Until former London police officer Sam Akehurst receives an invitation too tempting to turn down: the chance to join a small band of guerrilla rebels armed with high-tech weapons and battlesuits. Calling themselves the Titans, they square off against the Olympians and their ferocious mythological monsters in a war of attrition which some will not survive.
Gods Behaving Badly
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Author : Marie Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-05-05
Gods Behaving Badly written by Marie Phillips and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-05 with Fiction categories.
Being immortal isn't all it's cracked up to be. Life's hard for a Greek god in the 21st century: nobody believes in you any more, even your own family doesn't respect you, and you're stuck in a delapidated hovel in north London with too many siblings and not enough hot water. But for Artemis (goddess of hunting, professional dog walker), Aphrodite (goddess of beauty, telephone sex operator) and Apollo (god of the sun, TV psychic) there's no way out... Until a meek cleaner and her would-be boyfriend come into their lives, and turn the world literally upside down. Gods Behaving Badly is that rare thing, a charming, funny, utterly original first novel that satisfies the head and the heart.
Stephanides Brothers Greek Mythology
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Author : Menelaos Stefanidis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996-11
Stephanides Brothers Greek Mythology written by Menelaos Stefanidis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-11 with Mythology, Greek categories.
Greek Gods And Heroes
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Author : Robert Graves
language : en
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Release Date : 2014-03-06
Greek Gods And Heroes written by Robert Graves and has been published by Rosetta Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-06 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
An accessible anthology of the greatest ancient Greek myths and legends for readers of all ages by the celebrated classicist and historical novelist. According to the myths, gods and goddesses of ancient Greece lived on Mount Olympus and ruled the world of mortals. Famous heroes shaped the course of history, beautiful women drew the gazes of gods and men alike, and the gods were both fickle in their favors and breathtakingly generous to those they smiled upon. From Midas’s tragic gift to the exploits of Hercules and the curse of Pandora, Robert Graves brings the legends of ancient Greece to life in a way that’s sure to appeal to everyone; from children to adults, and from casual readers to serious scholars. “Directly told, with no attempt to oversimplify them, a good deal of the symbolism and the association with the pattern of ancient Greece survives.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review).