| Greek Mythology for Beginners Contributor(s): Lee, Joe (Author) |
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ISBN: 1934389838 ISBN-13: 9781934389836 Publisher: For Beginners OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - Comics & Graphic Novels | Nonfiction - General |
| LCCN: 2013363621 |
| Series: For Beginners (For Beginners) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Would there be a Western civilization without the Greek myths? Would we be able to define our civilization and ourselves without some reference to the grand, violent, and venal doings of those denizens of Mount Olympus? Greek Mythology For Beginners presents the pantheon - that immortal collection of rogues and heroes, misfits and tyrants - and the stories about these deities and their dealings with the mortals. It delves into their undying influence on our thought and culture, and how each age from Rome to Shakespeare to Freud down to our own Marvel Comics and NASA has been enlightened, informed, and inspired by these tales. So strap on Hermes' winged sandals, saddle-up Pegasus, or even grab the nearest Harpy (remember to keep your eyes closed) and come along for the ride of your life. Let's fly to that world that's as old as Chaos--the ancient and refreshingly timely Greek myths |
Contributor Bio(s): Lee, Joe: - Joe Lee is an illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and clown. With a degree from Indiana University centering on Medieval History, Joe is also a graduate of Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey's Clown College and the author and illustrator of Greek Mythology For Beginners and Dante For Beginners. Visit him at joeleeillustrator.com |