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Adventure, tragedy, love and war. All this and more is conjured up in vivid and exciting detail in the stories of Greek mythology. We have all heard of Zeus, Achilles and Eros, but what do we really know?
Learn more about this captivating world in Greek Myth,which reveals in the first section the real physical landscape and towns of Greece and the rich legends that surround them. Then discover the many artistic and cultural movements throughout history that have absorbed and been inspired by this heritage. The third section outlines the pantheon of gods and all the key players and monsters of Greek mythology, while in the last section the most famous and entertaining myths are succinctly related, divided into themes of creation, quest, transformation and temptation, love and family.
From the Trojan horse and the Labours of Heracles to Echo and Narcissus, a wealth of spellbinding tales and their fascinating protagonists is presented in an easily digestible format with bitesize text and stunning presentation. An ideal gift for classical enthusiasts and anyone who loves a good yarn.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Rachel Storm studied at Oxford University and the University of London and has written widely on religion, mysticism, mythology and ancient cultures. She is the author of several books, including In Search of Heaven on Earth, Myths of the Near Eastand most recently, Aztec. Publications she has written for include The Guardianand The Daily Telegraph.

Endless Path: Greek Myth

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