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Indlæser... Gods, Demigods & Demons: An Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology (1975)af Bernard Evslin
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. Fun fact: this book is why I knew the correct pronunciation of Hermione before the movies came out. Take that, teen friends. I've actually had this book since Elementary school. I got it through the Scholastic book order things Elementary Schools offer. I was a geek, sue me. As a kid I would read the entries and re-read my favourites. I must have read Athena's entry a hundred times, and then yell at the Hercules and Xena TV shows because they were wrong, wrong, wrong!. While writing my own mythology epic I actually found myself running to this book, dog-eared and yellowed-paged as it is, for refresher courses on certain mythological figures or double checking things. It's a true encyclopedia that is packed with knowledge and straight-forward facts. It's a great introduction to Greek Mythology and while it's not heavy or overwhelming, it's certainly not dumbed down for kids, making it a great read for everybody. I've had this book since I was 12 years old, and I still occasionally break it out for a simple reference to Greek mythology. It is a good resource for people who are relatively unfamiliar with the mythos, or who are intimidated by more intensive studies, such as the ever-popular Edith Hamiliton tome. I remember using it frequently as a junior-high and high school student. Everything I know about Greek mythology I learned from this book. Practically. I'm hoping this is a point in its favor, though I haven't quite made up my mind on this one. At any rate, it has a wonderful cross-referencing system, if I remember it properly. Concise and informative. Will leave you wanting more, and with a fighting chance of remembering just who those names are, when you read the Odyssey or the Iliad later. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
The essential guide to more than 540 supernatural figures of Greek mythology--as well as notable mortals--from Acantha the nymph to Zeus, king of the gods. Do you know the story behind Pandora's Box, or the difference between Hercules and Heracles? Turn to this alphabetic encyclopedia, with more than 540 entries detailing all the major and minor characters, events, and settings of Greek mythology, from an introduction to the nymph Acantha to a succinct characterization of Zeus, the all-powerful ruler of the gods. This invaluable reference covers all types of heroes, gods, demigods, creatures, demons, and notable mortals, with their classic stories retold in riveting summaries. This comprehensive guide brings Greek mythology to life, and includes a helpful pronunciation key. No library descriptions found. |
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