Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · April 8, 2013
A Mythology pick for readers exploring Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome.
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- Who it’s for
- A compact way to browse familiar classical stories without needing a whole seminar.
- Genres
- Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome
- Published
- Start Publishing LLC, April 8, 2013
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Before entering upon the many strange beliefs of the ancient Greeks, and the extraordinary number of gods they worshipped, we must first consider what kind of beings these divinities were. In appearance, the gods were supposed to resemble mortals, whom, however, they far surpassed in beauty, grandeur, and strength; they were also more commanding in stature, height being considered by the Greeks an attribute of beauty in man or woman.
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They resembled human beings in their feelings and habits, intermarrying and having children, and requiring daily nourishment to recruit their strength, and refreshing sleep to restore their energies. Their blood, a bright ethereal fluid called Ichor, never engendered disease, and, when shed, had the power of producing new life.
Classical Myths
A compact way to browse familiar classical stories without needing a whole seminar.
Come here for
- Myth-and-legend basics with a classical lens
- Easy entry into Greek and Roman story traditions
Expect
- Mythology reference feel
- Classical-literary framing
Where it sits
| Ancient Rome | 61% |
|---|---|
| Folklore & Mythology | 57% |
| Ancient Greece | 41% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- World History
- Paganism
- Folklore & Mythology
- Authors
- E.M. Berens
- Publisher
- Start Publishing LLC
- Published
- April 8, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- World History