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Greek Mythology: the Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook by Liv Albert

Greek Mythology: the Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology

Liv Albert, Sara Richard

Adams Media · Print & ebook · March 30, 2021

Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!

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Who it’s for
A brisk, browsable way into Greek myth’s divine and heroic cast.
Genres
Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Greece, Ancient Religion
Published
Adams Media, March 30, 2021

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About this book

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 favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!

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In Greek Mythology, 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!

Mythic Roll Call

A brisk, browsable way into Greek myth’s divine and heroic cast.

Come here for

  • myth-by-myth browsing
  • a handy who’s-who frame

Expect

  • profile-driven entries
  • easy reference over narrative

Where it sits

Folklore & Mythology68%
Ancient Greece64%
Ancient Religion40%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism
  • Folklore & Mythology
  • Pop Culture Studies
Authors
Liv Albert, Sara Richard
Publisher
Adams Media
Published
March 30, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Fairy Tale & Myth Criticism