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Book Anteros

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  • Author : Craig E. Stephenson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2012
  • ISBN : 9780415572316
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Anteros written by Craig E. Stephenson and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the reappearance and restoration of the myth of Anteros throughout the centuries and looks at how this myth has inspired and challenged the work of Freud, Lacan, Girard and Jung.

Book Anteros

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  • Author : Craig E. Stephenson
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2019-08-08
  • ISBN : 1000707563
  • Pages : 270 pages

Download or read book Anteros written by Craig E. Stephenson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anteros: A Forgotten Myth explores how the myth of Anteros disappears and reappears throughout the centuries, from classical Athens to the present day, and looks at how the myth challenges the work of Freud, Lacan, and Jung, among others. It examines the successive cultural experiences that formed and inform the myth and also how the myth sheds light on individual human experience and the psychoanalytic process. Topics of discussion include: Anteros in the Italian Renaissance, the French Enlightenment and English Modernism psychologizing Anteros: Freud, Lacan, Girard, and Jung three anterotic moments in a consulting room. This book presents an important argument at the boundaries of the disciplines of analytical psychology, psychoanalysis, art history, and mythology. It will therefore be essential reading for all analytical psychologists and psychoanalysts as well as art historians and those with an interest in the meeting of psychoanalytic thought and mythology.

Book Aphrodite

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  • Author : Tammy Gagne
  • Publisher : Legendary Goddesses
  • Release : 2019
  • ISBN : 1543554512
  • Pages : 33 pages

Download or read book Aphrodite written by Tammy Gagne and published by Legendary Goddesses. This book was released on 2019 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love and beauty reign supreme in empowering, high-interest narrative text telling the story of Greek mythology's Aphrodite. Core legends show Aphrodite's matchmaking as well as her own lovers among gods and mortals. Fascinating myths also uncover Aphrodite's past, detailing her creation and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Aphrodite's role in Greek culture through her signature powers, symbols, and attire. Additional facts and historical information connect the goddess's influence through popular culture today.

Book Greek Gods   Goddesses

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  • Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
  • Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
  • Release : 2014-01-01
  • ISBN : 1622751531
  • Pages : 158 pages

Download or read book Greek Gods Goddesses written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.

Book Apollo

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  • Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2017-03-14
  • ISBN : 9781544677675
  • Pages : 54 pages

Download or read book Apollo written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes ancient descriptions of Apollo *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Foolish mortals and poor drudges are you, that you seek cares and hard toils and straits! Easily will I tell you a word and set it in your hearts. Though each one of you with knife in hand should slaughter sheep continually, yet would you always have abundant store, even all that the glorious tribes of men bring here for me. But guard you my temple and receive the tribes of men that gather to this place, and especially show mortal men my will, and do you keep righteousness in your heart." "Apollo's history is a confusing one," said the renowned poet and mythologist Robert Graves. This notion is also illustrated in the above quote from the 6th century BCE Homeric Hymn to Apollo, which gives the reader a brief glimpse into the confusion surrounding Apollo's multi-faceted nature. The quote comes from the end of an episode in which Apollo is traversing the known world, looking for a place to build a temple to himself. Once he lands upon a place of his liking, however, he realizes that he needs to populate it with priests who would 'guard' and care for its ceremonies. Rather than depend upon those 'glorious tribes' to supply his temple with sycophants, Apollo has no patience for chance, and flies down to a Cretan merchant ship, landing on it in the form of a timber-shaking dolphin. After terrifying the merchants, he tells them that their lives in the sea trade are over, and they are to be priests at his temple from then on. Cautioning the merchants to eschew piracy and 'keep righteousness' in their hearts, while simultaneously confronting and sequestering them captures the youthful god's capricious character quite well. Of course, the rest of the ancient Greek gods were certainly not above hypocrisy - the adultery of Zeus alone demonstrates that - but Apollo was a brash contrarian in the face of all divine order. Unlike many of the other Olympian gods, Apollo's nature changed dramatically at the closing of his adolescence. His twin sister Artemis, in direct comparison with Apollo, immediately leapt to her mother's aide as midwife to her brother after she was born. Artemis would continue to be a goddess of midwives, while Apollo's "role" would continue to evolve over centuries. Naturally, there are many approaches to Greek myth and many variant opinions and strategies for unearthing "truths" in the mythological canon. For the purpose of unveiling the origins, development, and contemporary views of Apollo, it is necessary to see his myths firstly as remnants of the movements and actions of ancient peoples. This "Memory of Myth" can provide the modern reader with an analogous view of the history of a place and of a character. Much of Greek mythology is politico-religious history , and exploring how the episodes in these myths tie in with episodes in the historical record can reveal certain fascinating aspects of an often frustratingly murky past. Ultimately, any 21st century study of a mythological being must gather together as many strands of learning as possible in order to formulate a useful hypothesis. In the case of Apollo, these strands are expansive, permeative, and international, and at first blush, they can seem very confusing indeed. An important thing to bear in mind when approaching Apollo is that his role in the ancient Greek pantheon was eclectic, even by contemporary standards, and the expansion of Greek culture to other parts of the Mediterranean only served to compound his identity even further. The story of Apollo is an excellent example of how stories and characters can change when they're beloved across centuries, and it is for this reason that reading about the god is so enjoyable.

Book Greek Gods

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  • Author : Simon Plesiotis
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2016-02-27
  • ISBN : 9781523267545
  • Pages : 106 pages

Download or read book Greek Gods written by Simon Plesiotis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-27 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek Gods Sale price. You will save 33% with this offer (Regular Price $5.99) . Please hurry up! 3 in 1. Discover the Mythology of Ancient Greece (Ancient Greece, Gods, Ancient History, Greek Mythology, Greek Gods, Titans, Greek myths, Olympia) Greek Gods Greek Gods Part One: Discover the Ancient Secrets of Greek Mythology including The Titans, Heracles, Zeus and Poseidon! (Ancient Greece, Titans, Gods, Zeus, Hercules) Greek mythology has drastically influenced Western civilization, as artists of all form have used Greek mythology as inspiration. Therefore an understanding of Greek mythology can provide not only a glimpse into a lost past, but also help us understand our own heritage. This book will provide an insight into some of the most important figures in ancient Greek mythology. We will look at their various feats of strength, courage and perseverance, as well as some of their romances and conflicts. The gods covered in this book are: The TitansHeracles (also known as Hercules)Poseidon (also known as Neptune)Zeus Greek Gods Part Two Discover the Ancient Secrets of Greek Mythology including The Titans, Heracles, Zeus and More! Part 2 (Percy Jackson, Chaos, Uranus, Cyclops, Chronos, Tartarus, Olympia ) Have you ever wondered what the Ancient Greeks believed about time? Have you ever considered what the Ancient Greeks believe existed before the universe came into being? These questions, and many more, will be covered in this book that deals with the mysteries of Ancient Greek mythology. We will look at Chronos - the god of time - and what his role was in wider mythology. We will also look at the Ancient Greek's understanding of chaos, and how and why they embraced chaos in their festivals. This book includes the following topics: Introduction: a broad look at mythology, the Ancient Greek culture, and the role of personification in Ancient Greek mythThe myth of chaosAncient Greek festivals; the return of chaosThe myth of ChronosThe personification of timeThe role of personification in Ancient Greek mythConclusion: what can we learn from personification in Ancient Greek mythology? Greek Gods Part 3. Discover the Mythology of Ancient Greece including 12 Greek Gods (Ancient Greece, Gods, Ancient History, Greek Mythology, Greek myths) This book takes you on a very unique journey into the setting of the ancient Greece and the several gods the people were associated with. If you thought you had enough knowledge about some of the Greek gods, this book will further increase your knowledge and expand your understanding about the popularly held belief systems you once held about these gods. It details the exploits of twelve of the Greek gods. You will also have the unique experience of getting to know the specific roles each of these gods played in particular areas of the lives of the ancient Greece. In modern language, you will be right to say this was division of labor being practiced at that time. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each giving a detailed account of one god or a goddess. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: About twelve of the ancient Greek gods The many roles the gods played in lives of the people The myths surrounding how some of them came into beingAbout the gods which were most powerful by their deeds Both the good and bad deeds they exhibited and the consequences Download your copy of "Greek Gods" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1-Click" button. Tags: Greece, Hellenistic, Titans, Greek Gods, Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology, Ancient Civilizations, Greeks, Zeus, Apollo, Athena, Chronos, Tartarus, Olympia, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Greek History, Ancient secrets.

Book Greek Mythology

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  • Author : Matt Clayton
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2017-09-09
  • ISBN : 9781976265655
  • Pages : 144 pages

Download or read book Greek Mythology written by Matt Clayton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes two popular manuscripts on Greek mythology: Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters Greek Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals Introducing: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters: The first manuscript on Greek mythology is part of the best-selling series "Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology." In this ultimate guide on Greek Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters. Just some of the topics covered in the first part of this book include: Uranus: Betrayal by Cronus Cronus: Fear of His Children Titans vs. Olympian Gods Olympian Rule Zeus and His Ladies Prometheus and Herakles An Unhappy Tale of the Underworld The Beauty Contest that Led to the Fall of Troy Poseidon, Metis, Athena and Atlantis Kraken and Other Monsters Jason, the Argonauts, and Medea's Dragon Menelaus, Agamemnon, and the Trojan War Solon, the Athenian Law Giver 300 Spartans Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle Alexander the Great Greek myth is full of fascinating tales of Titans and Olympian gods. Some of it makes us wonder if there might be some hint of truth behind those stories, no matter how outrageous they may sound. What parts of those stories were merely symbolic and what parts were literal? Just some of the topics covered in the second part of this book include: Greek Heroes Honorable Thieves Legends of Pride Legend of Cadmus, Founder of Thebes, Greece The Illiad The Odyssey Myths of Wonder Cecrops and Dragons Greek Religion The Burdens of Selfishness and Hubris The Ages of Man Morals of the Gods Zeus Giving Birth to a New Kind of Chaos Greek Monsters Typhon and Echidna Perseus and Cetus Herakles and His Labors Greek Connection to Civilization Foundations of Greek Thought And More Get this book now and learn more about Greek mythology

Book Greek Gods

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  • Author : Simon Plesiotis
  • Publisher : CreateSpace
  • Release : 2015-08-05
  • ISBN : 9781515357193
  • Pages : 28 pages

Download or read book Greek Gods written by Simon Plesiotis and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek GodsDiscover the Ancient Secrets of Greek Mythology including The Titans, Heracles, Zeus and More! Part 2 (Percy Jackson, Chaos, Uranus, Cyclops, Chronos, Tartarus, Olympia )One of the most interesting aspects of the ancient Greeks is their mythology! * * LIMITED TIME OFFER! 50% OFF! (Regular Price $5.99) * *Have you ever wondered what the Ancient Greeks believed about time? Have you ever considered what the Ancient Greeks believe existed before the universe came into being? These questions, and many more, will be covered in this book that deals with the mysteries of Ancient Greek mythology. The first book in this series looked at the some of the key figures in ancient Greek mythology, this book provides a more in-depth study into two specific elements of ancient Greek mythology: the personification of chaos and time. We will look at Chronos - the god of time - and what his role was in wider mythology. We will also look at the Ancient Greek's understanding of chaos, and how and why they embraced chaos in their festivals. Throughout these studies we will also consider the importance of personification in Ancient Greek mythology, which is key to achieving an understanding of how the Ancient Greek mindset operated, how the Ancient Greek culture worked, and provides a clue as to how we can best interpret Ancient Greek artwork and literature.This book includes the following topics: Introduction: a broad look at mythology, the Ancient Greek culture, and the role of personification in Ancient Greek myth The myth of chaos Ancient Greek festivals; the return of chaos The myth of Chronos The personification of time The role of personification in Ancient Greek myth Conclusion: what can we learn from personification in Ancient Greek mythology? Download your copy of "Greek Gods" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1-Click" button. Tags: Greece, Hellenistic, Titans, Norse Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Gods, Percy Jackson, Ancient Greece, Titans, Greek Myths, Greek Mythology, Mythology, Ancient Greece, Civilizations, Ancient Civilizations, Greece, Greeks, Titans, Gods, Zeus, Hercules, Greek Gods, Apollo, Athena, Gaia, Chaos, Uranus, Cyclops, Chronos, Tartarus, Olympia, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Metis, Hades

Book Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece

Download or read book Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece written by Edward E. Barthell and published by Coral Gables, Fla : University of Miami Press. This book was released on 1971 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book on Greek mythology with genealogical tables tracing the lineage of the many divine gods and important figures in these mythological tales.

Book Greek Mythology Systematized

Download or read book Greek Mythology Systematized written by Sarah Amelia Scull and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Greek Gods

    Book Details:
  • Author : Simon Plesiotis
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2015-12-21
  • ISBN : 9781522786696
  • Pages : 48 pages

Download or read book Greek Gods written by Simon Plesiotis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek Gods Sale price. You will save 33% with this offer (Regular Price $5.99) . Please hurry up! Part 3. Discover the Mythology of Ancient Greece including 12 Greek Gods (Ancient Greece, Gods, Ancient History, Greek Mythology, Greek myths) This book takes you on a very unique journey into the setting of the ancient Greece and the several gods the people were associated with. If you thought you had enough knowledge about some of the Greek gods, this book will further increase your knowledge and expand your understanding about the popularly held belief systems you once held about these gods. It details the exploits of twelve of the Greek gods. You will also have the unique experience of getting to know the specific roles each of these gods played in particular areas of the lives of the ancient Greece. In modern language, you will be right to say this was division of labor being practiced at that time. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each giving a detailed account of one god or a goddess. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: About twelve of the ancient Greek gods The many roles the gods played in lives of the people The myths surrounding how some of them came into beingAbout the gods which were most powerful by their deeds Both the good and bad deeds they exhibited and the consequences Download your copy of "Greek Gods" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now With 1-Click" button. Tags: Greece, Hellenistic, Titans, Greek Gods, Ancient Greece, Ancient History, Titans, Greek Myths, Greek Mythology, Mythology, Ancient Greece, Civilizations, Ancient Civilizations, Greece, Greeks, Titans, Gods, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Athena, Ares, Athrodite, Hermes, Acropolis, Greek Temples, Greek History, Ancient secrets.

Book Mythology  GREEK GODS

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  • Author : Roy Jackson
  • Publisher : CreateSpace
  • Release : 2015-06-09
  • ISBN : 9781514295588
  • Pages : 114 pages

Download or read book Mythology GREEK GODS written by Roy Jackson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Rich Mythology of Ancient Greece! Have you always wondered why so many people are fascinated with the Greek Gods? Would you like to know more about these remarkable stories? Do you want to be able to share these tales with your friends - and understand others' references to them? If so, then Greek Gods is the book for you! You will learn about the primordial deities that created the universe, and the famous Titans of old. You will also discover the Olympian gods, and learn some of their many legends! These stories will help you understand how the Ancient Greeks looked at the world. These tales of life, death, and epic struggle can inspire you, as they have so many throughout history. You'll learn how modern morality has been shaped by these stories of love, hate, passion, betrayal, and power. Develop a deep understanding and knowledge of Ancient Greek mythology. What are you waiting for? Get started today! INCLUDES BONUS CHAPTER: HORUS - WHY THE EGYPTIAN GOD MATTERS

Book The Poetics of Eros in Ancient Greece

Download or read book The Poetics of Eros in Ancient Greece written by Claude Calame and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Poetics of Eros in Ancient Greece offers the first comprehensive inquiry into the deity of sexual love, a power that permeated daily Greek life. Avoiding Foucault's philosophical paradigm of dominance/submission, Claude Calame uses an anthropological and linguistic approach to re-create indigenous categories of erotic love. He maintains that Eros, the joyful companion of Aphrodite, was a divine figure around which poets constructed a physiology of desire that functioned in specific ways within a network of social relations. Calame begins by showing how poetry and iconography gave a rich variety of expression to the concept of Eros, then delivers a history of the deity's roles within social and political institutions, and concludes with a discussion of an Eros-centered metaphysics. Calame's treatment of archaic and classical Greek institutions reveals Eros at work in initiation rites and celebrations, educational practices, the Dionysiac theater of tragedy and comedy, and in real and imagined spatial settings. For men, Eros functioned particularly in the symposium and the gymnasium, places where men and boys interacted and where future citizens were educated. The household was the setting where girls, brides, and adult wives learned their erotic roles--as such it provides the context for understanding female rites of passage and the problematics of sexuality in conjugal relations. Through analyses of both Greek language and practices, Calame offers a fresh, subtle reading of relations between individuals as well as a quick-paced and fascinating overview of Eros in Greek society at large.

Book Dionysiaca

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  • Author : L R 1906- Lind
  • Publisher : Palala Press
  • Release : 2015-09-06
  • ISBN : 9781341797644
  • Pages : 546 pages

Download or read book Dionysiaca written by L R 1906- Lind and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-06 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities written by Charles Russell Coulter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 1190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the divine is the history of human thought. For as long as men and women have pondered the mysteries of their existence, they have answered their own questions with stories of gods and goddesses. Belief in these deities shaped whole civilizations, yet today many of their names and images lie buried. The Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities makes those names available to the general reader as well as the scholar. This reference work lists all the known gods through recorded history. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name of each deity (with alternate spellings), as well as notes on names that may be linguistically or functionally related. The tribe or culture that worshiped the deity is identified, and the god's origins and functions are explained. An extensive bibliography provides opportunities for further research and an exhaustive index provides access to the entries through virtually all names, forms and kinds of deities.

Book Daughter of Earth and Sky

Download or read book Daughter of Earth and Sky written by Kaitlin Bevis and published by Bell Bridge Books. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Bevis has done a wonderful job building the worlds that the gods occupy as well as giving them a place in the modern world." Amazon Top Reviewer and author, Margaret Lesh "I stayed up way too late, again! I had to know what happened! You might call me irresponsible, and that may be true. But when a series comes along and grabs you like Daughters of Zeus, it really can't be helped." Amazon Top Reviewer and author, Rachel Wagner "I need to calm down before I write this review because I am still reeling from the book. OMG! I thought book 1: Persephone was good, but this was WAY BETTER! Lastly, OMG!!! I need book 3 so badly . . ." Amazon Top Reviewer and author, Mary Smith The Daughters of Zeus Series, Book Two Some vows can never be broken, especially when you've recently found out you're a goddess. In the flick of a eyelash Persephone has gone from being a high school junior in Athens, Georgia to the wife of Hades, god of the Underworld. Under his platonic protection, she's waiting for springtime, when Boreas, the sinister god of winter, will stop stalking her. But even Hades can't keep Boreas and his minions from threatening her. Finally she escapes back to the world of the living. Maybe she can just go back to normal--and forget that she's fallen in love with Hades. She's wrong. Thanatos--a friend from the Underworld, has betrayed her. Persephone can't tell anyone about Thanatos' betrayal, and it drives a wedge between her and Hades. And then there's Aphrodite, the gorgeous goddess who was born among the ocean waves with more charm than she can control. Persephone's dearest ally, Melissa, is furious and jealous when Aphrodite starts winning Persephone's friendship. Persephone turns to a human boy for friendship. But will their relationship put him in danger? Persephone must choose between her human life and her responsibilities as a goddess. If she doesn't, she could lose that life and Hades, too. But either way, she may not survive her father's schemes. After all, she's Zeus's daughter. Kaitlin Bevis spent her childhood curled up with a book and a pen. If the ending didn't agree with her, she rewrote it. Because she's always wanted to be a writer, she spent high school and college learning everything she could to achieve that goal. After graduating college with a BFA and Masters in English, Kaitlin went on to write The Daughters of Zeus series. www.kaitlinbevis.com"

Book Greek Mythology

Download or read book Greek Mythology written by Hourly History and published by Hourly History. This book was released on 2016-07-06 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek Mythology is an enormous field of study and a brief guide is a daunting task for any writer. The myths have a way of entwining one with another, and it is difficult to present a coherent story line without feeling one has omitted the best part of the story. Inside you will read about… - What Is A Myth? - The Sources Of Greek Mythology - The Creation Of The Universe And The Gods - What Of Man? What Of Woman? - The Greek Pantheon - The Trojan War - The Influence Of Greek Drama - Two Greek Mortal Heroes In Mythological Tales This guide succeeds in presenting an overall sketch of the creation of the world and the battles that follow, resulting in Zeus taking his place as the supreme god and ruling the earth from Mount Olympus. It covers the creation of man, it seems, as a bit of an afterthought for the amusement of the Olympians and some of the most famous stories that have come down to us via the writings of the great dramatists of the Classical Age. There are concise biographies of the twelve gods that make up the Olympians as well as of the heroes of the Trojan War.