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Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook
From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology
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Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!
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Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!
Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today. But have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favourite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!
In Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook, you will discover the backstories of the heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses that enjoy popularity in today’s shows and films. With comprehensive entries that outline each character’s name, roles, related symbols, and foundational myths, you can get to know the roots of these personas and better understand the stories they inspire today.
With this character-focused, handy reference, you will never be confused about Ancient Greece!
Series: World Mythology and Folklore Series
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Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook by Liv Albert offers a modern and witty take on classical myths through a feminist perspective. The book is praised for its refreshing approach, blending humor with traditional storytelling and rich illustrations by Sara Richard. It is recommended for both newcomers and enthusiasts of mythology, highlighting its engaging and informative narrative style.
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ISBN: 9781507215494
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 May 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Adams Media Corporation
Illustration: 4-color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sara Richard
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Liv Albert has a degree in classical civilizations and English literature from Concordia University in Montreal. Liv is the creator, host, and producer of the popular Greek and Roman mythology podcast, Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! where she brings her modern perspective and her education in classical civilizations together to explore Greek myths from a casual, humorous perspective.
Sara Richard is an Eisner and Ringo Award–nominated artist from New Hampshire whose work has been printed in Vanity Fair, British Vogue, and other publications. Her art is inspired by Art Nouveau, Art Deco, funerary imagery, and the natural world. Her creations tend to skew into the macabre and unknown with a balance of sweetness and sentimentality, honoring the Victorian-era theme of Memento Mori. As a native of New Hampshire, Sara grew up surrounded by trees and plenty of wild mushrooms. When not making art or writing, she’s watching horror movies, cleaning forgotten gravestones with her mom, and collecting possibly haunted curiosities from the 19th century. Her online gallery can be found at SaraRichard.com.
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