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Greek mythology : The gods, goddesses, and heroes handbook : from Aphrodite to Zeus, a profile of who's who in Greek mythology / by Albert, Liv,author.; Richard, Sara,illustrator.;
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!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! -- provided by publisher.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Mythology, Greek.; Gods, Greek.;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6481429 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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The complete world of Greek mythology / by Buxton, R. G. A.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-249) and index.I: Contexts, sources, meanings -- General characteristics of Greek myths -- Sources of evidence -- Contexts for myth-telling -- II: Myths of origin -- Cosmogony -- Origins of humanity -- Local origins -- Bringers of culture -- Colonies -- III: The Olympians: power, honour, sexuality -- Powers and spheres of influence -- Honour and boundaries -- Divine sexuality -- IV: Heroic exploits -- Perseus -- Meleager, Atalanta and the Kalydonian Boar -- Jason, the Argonauts and Medea -- Herakles -- Theseus and the heroic Athenian past -- The Trojan War -- V: Family Sagas -- The house of Pelops -- Tereus, Prokne and Philomela -- Antiope and his kin -- Proitos, Stheneboia and Bellerophon -- The House of Laios -- Strong bonds: love between spouses -- Same-sex eroticism -- VI: A landscape of myths -- Mountains -- Caves -- Rivers and springs -- The sea -- Crete -- Troy -- The underworld -- VII: Greek myths after the Greeks -- How Rome re-imagined Greece -- The Middle Ages -- From the renaissance to the 20th century -- Present and future -- Maps -- General map of the Greek world -- The voyage of the Argo -- The Labours of Herakles -- Theseus' exploits en route for Athens -- Greek contingents at Troy -- Mountains -- Rivers.Publisher description: From the first millennium BC onwards, Greek myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and reinterpretations. Nowadays they can be found in film, television and computer games. This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed. Throughout, the author draws upon the latest research into ancient Greek story-telling, presenting the material in an attractive, accessible and authoritative style.
Subjects: Mythology, Greek.;
© 2004., Thames & Hudson,
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The library of Greek mythology / by Apollodorus.; Hard, Robin.;
Includes bibliographical references (xxxi-xxxiv) and index.This sourcebook provides a complete history of Greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from Jason and Perseus to Heracles and Helen of Troy. Robin Hard's accessible and fluent translation is supplemented by comprehensive notes, a map and full genealogical tables. The introduction gives a detailed account of the Library's sources and situates it within the fascinating narrative traditions of Greek mythology -- Book cover.
Subjects: Mythology, Greek.;
© 2008., Oxford University Press,
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The Greek and Roman myths : a guide to the classical stories / by Matyszak, Philip.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221) and index.Introduction : what are Greek and Roman myths : and why is it worth studying them? -- In the beginning : from chaos to cosmos in four steps -- Pandora's children : the human story -- The great gods : the first generation -- Olympus : the next generation -- Lesser gods, magical creatures and heroic ancestors -- Heroes and their quests -- The golden age of mythology -- The Trojan War -- Going home.An introduction to the Greek and Roman myths and tales that lie at the heart of Western culture includes intriguing facts and stories, including the labors of Hercules and the voyage of Odysseus.
Subjects: Mythology, Greek.; Mythology, Roman.; Mythology, Classical.;
© 2010., Thames & Hudson,
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D'Aulaires' book of Greek myths / by D'Aulaire, Ingri,1904-1980,author.; D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin,1898-1986,author.;
In olden times -- Gaea, Mother Earth -- The titans -- Zeus and his family : Hera ; Hephaestus ; Aphrodite ; Ares ; Athena ; Poseidon ; Apollo ; Artemis ; Hermes ; Hades ; Persephone and Demeter ; Dionysus -- Minor gods, nymphs, satyrs, and centaurs : Prometheus ; Pandora ; Deucalion ; Eos ; Helios and Phaëthon ; Selene ; Pan ; Echo ; Syrinx ; The wild and vulgar centaurs ; Asclepius ; The nine muses ; Orpheus -- Mortal descendants of Zeus : Europa and Cadmus ; Tantalus and Pelops ; Danaüs, Perseus, and the Gorgon ; Clever and vainglorious kings ; King Midas ; Sisyphus ; Bellerophon ; Melampus ; Heracles ; Theseus ; Oedipus ; The golden fleece ; The Calydonian boar hunt ; The Apples of Love and the Apple of Discord ; Everything must come to an end -- Afterword -- D'Aulaire sketchbook -- D'Aulaire family album.Presents an introduction to the gods, goddesses and legendary figures of ancient Greece -- mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts; gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom; Helios, the sun; greedy King Midas -- depicted by Caldecott winners Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. These artists bring to life the myths that have inspired great European literature and art through the ages.Ages 6-8.
Subjects: Mythology, Greek; Tales; Mythology, Greek.;
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The demigod diaries / by Riordan, Rick.;
Four short stories plus original art, interviews, puzzles, and games, reveal new insights into the world of Percy Jackson and the other heroes of Olympus.
Subjects: Mythology, Roman; Mythology, Greek; Mythology, Roman; Mythology, Greek; Monsters; Diaries;
© c2012., Disney/Hyperion Books,
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The blood of Olympus / by Riordan, Rick.;
"The Greek and Roman demigods must simultaneously prevent the earth mother, Gaea, from waking and stop war from breaking out at Camp Half-Blood"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Mythology, Greek; Mythology, Roman; Gaia (Greek deity); Mythology, Greek; Mythology, Roman; Gaia (Greek deity); Fantasy.;
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The odyssey / by Homer.; Palmer, George Herbert,1842-1933.;
Subjects: Epic poetry, Greek; Odysseus (Greek mythology);
© 1999., Dover Publications,
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Clash of the titans [videorecording] / by Beacham, Travis.aus; Hay, Phil.aus; Manfredi, Matt.aus; Iwanyk, Basil.pro; De La Noy, Kevin.pro; Leterrier, Louis,1973-drt; Worthington, Sam,1976-act; Arterton, Gemma.act; Mikkelsen, Mads,1965-act; Davalos, Alexa.act; Fiennes, Ralph.act; Neeson, Liam.act; Huston, Danny,1962-act; Flemyng, Jason.act; Legendary Pictures.; Thunder Road Productions.; Darryl F. Zanuck Productions.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ); Warner Home Video (Firm);
DVD; NTSC, region 1; Dolbly digital 5.1; widescreen (16x9).Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson, Danny Huston, Jason Flemyng.Director of photography, Peter Menzies, Jr. ; editors, Martin Walsh, Vincent Tabaillon ; music, Ramin Djawadi.MPAA rating: PG-13; for fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief sensuality.When Hades, the god of the underworld, takes his family, Perseus embarks on a mission to defeat him before he can seize ultimate power and unleash hell on earth.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Fantasy films.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Feature films; Feature films; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Perseus (Greek mythology); Gods, Greek; Dioses griegos;
© c2010., Warner Home Video,
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The lightning thief / by Riordan, Rick.;
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction — Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend. -- provided by author.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Mythology, Greek; Identity (Philosophical concept); Mythology, Greek; Identity; Fantasy.;
© 2006, c2005., Miramax Books,
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