The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
HarperCollins · Paperback · January 31, 1997
The awesome Olympians of Greek mythology come to life as Aliki skillfully weaves many of the tales that have fascinated children for generations.
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- Who it’s for
- Greek immortals and enduring legends make ancient myth easy to step into.
- Themes
- Greek mythology, Gods and goddesses, Myths explaining life's mysteries
- Genres
- Greek & Roman Myths, Ancient Civilizations
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The awesome Olympians of Greek mythology come to life as Aliki skillfully weaves many of the tales that have fascinated children for generations. Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever.
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Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend. In these pages you will meet the great immortals: Zeus, the powerful king of the gods, and Hera, his beautiful but jealous wife. You will meet Athena, who sprung from Zeus's head fully grown, and the lovely Aphrodite, who rose out of the sea on a cushion of foam. You will hear the story of the fierce battle fought to earn them their golden thrones. "A lively genealogy of the Greek deities." (Childhood Education)
Gods in Story
Greek immortals and enduring legends make ancient myth easy to step into.
Come here for
- A wide-ranging introduction to Olympian gods and goddesses
- Legends once told to explain life's mysteries
Expect
- A lively mix of divine family ties and legendary exploits
Where it sits
| Ancient Civilizations | 61% |
|---|---|
| Greek & Roman Myths | 53% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Girls & Young Women
- Ancient Civilizations
- Arthurian Tales
- Greek & Roman Myths
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- Authors
- Aliki
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- January 31, 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Greek mythology · Gods and goddesses · Myths explaining life's mysteries
- Reading lane
- Girls & Young Women