Books with title Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology

The deities of ancient Greece are central characters in a body of mythical narratives that were at the heart of a civilization that lasted many centuries. These characters and stories represent imaginatively the Greeks’ understanding of nature, psychology, and their own history. They also include strange and spectacular tales of love and lust, war and peace, heroism and vengeance, supernatural feats and superhuman weaknesses — which may explain their appeal to poets, prose writers, and artists over time, right up to the present day: a stock of themes and images at the historical heart of European culture that still lend themselves to literary and artistic use at every level.This imaginative coloring book contains 22 memorable images based on the myths and legends of the Greek gods and heroes. Each full-page, ready-to-color illustration appears beside a page of descriptive text. Depictions include Poseidon’s wrathful destruction of Odysseus’ ship; Apollo slaying the monstrous Python; the return of Persephone from the Underworld; the virgin goddess Artemis; the punishment of Prometheus for bringing fire to mankind; Eos (Dawn) streaking across the sky in her chariot; Hephaistos forging weapons for the king of the gods; Zeus hurling thunderbolts; and 14 other exciting illustrations.A great way to introduce youngsters to Greek mythology, this collection of mythical images will also appeal to coloring book fans of all ages.

Imagine a time and a place very different from the world you know today.A time where the gods of Ancient Greece ruled the world from high on Mount Olympus. Gods like Zeus,Apollo,Aphrodite, Athena, Demeter, Hades, Hermes,Poseidon and Dionysus.The names of these Greek Gods are still known the world over today, nearly 3000 years later, testament that the world stillloves a good story today as it did all that time ago.In these stories are Gods like the ones just mentioned, and also heroes, heroins, terrible monsters, fanciful beasts, witchesdemi-gods (half man half god)magical forests, oceans and cities, magical powers and talismans. All these things go together tomake up some of the greatest and well known stories the world has ever known, and they are as popular today as ever.The Ancient Greeks loved to tell stories about their gods.These stories are known as myths which is short for mythology or stories about gods.Each storyteller told their stories differently, however the god's personality and the power they hold is the same in every version, for example Poseidon was the God of the oceans and carried a trident.The world in which these stories are set were turbulent times in which the Gods would argue, fight and punish each otherand anyone that they felt had wronged them or had something that they wanted,however they didn't always get their own way!These myths would often have morals to them in order to teach as well as entertain and were popular ways to teach childrenright from wrong.

The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology have inspired painting, sculpture, literature and music, books and movies. Their stories continue to influence Western culture, despite the fact that the civilization that created them disappeared thousands of years ago. Author Michelle M. Houle skillfully weaves together the threads of the gods and goddesses of wars, love affairs, and personal quests for power, as well as their very creation. Each story is complemented by expert commentary written by scholars and specialists on Greek mythology.

The sky-god Zeus, the hero Heracles, and the fearsome Minotaur are well-known subjects of Greek mythology. Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Greek mythology appeared well before the Christian era. Primitive men left drawings and figures in caves and caves, were carriages of fire and birds of metal, these represented to them gods who came from the heavens with infinite and immortal powers. In the myth the gods interacted with the first men and generated the demigods, heroes like Hercules, Achilles, Perseus and many others. The Greeks believed that their abode was Mount Olympus, where its peak touches the heavens.Belief in the gods became religion, where the gods were worshiped and worshiped in temples of every city in Greece and Rome. Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Hermes, Aphrodite, Eros, Hera and many others.Sculptures, paintings, poems by great artists were made in homage to their favorite gods, stories of their adventures and feats. Loves for mortals and immortal tales that have influenced mankind in all generations. Were they the gods astronauts who in the past had visited us in Erich Von Dniken's famous book? Who could say!

The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology have inspired painting, sculpture, literature and music, books and movies. Their stories continue to influence Western culture, despite the fact that the civilization that created them disappeared thousands of years ago. Author Michelle M. Houle skillfully weaves together the threads of the gods and goddesses of wars, love affairs, and personal quests for power, as well as their very creation. Each story is complemented by expert commentary written by scholars and specialists on Greek mythology.

Each title in this beautiful series contains six sumptuously illustrated tales from Greek mythology. The stories recount the exciting exploits of the Olympian gods and goddesses, their romances, and their battles. It includes stories of brave heroes and the magical creatures, from giants to gorgons, that they encounter on their travels. Retold in engaging, age-appropriate prose for younger readers, these action-packed adventures will entertain young readers and supplement curriculum-based learning on ancient Greek culture. The book contains a glossary, as well as an introduction explaining the origins of Greek myths. Supplements school curriculum in social studies and language arts.This lavishly illustrated collection features the stories of Zeus and the Olympians, Aphrodite and Hephaestus, Apollo and the Lyre, Artemis and Orion, Persephone and Hades, and Athena and Poseidon. These timeless stories recount the creation of the gods and goddesses, and their adventures, romances, andfeudss with each other.