Post by richardvasseur on Apr 10, 2021 13:55:10 GMT
Title: Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook (HC)
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Author: Liv Albert
Illustrated by: Sara Richard
Price: $ 16.99 US, $ 22.99 Can
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Website: www.simonandschuster.com
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PikOhpsDjl8
Comments: The cover to this book is gorgeously presented. The embossed lettering is simply beautiful.
PART 1
What Is Greek Mythology?
Here you are introduced to there being Gods and Goddesses. They are just beings with powers and they are family who fight among themselves. They live, love and fight just like ordinary people.
This is an insightful look at these being that may have existed or may still yet.
PART 2
The Olympians
Beings of power in ancient times existed and roamed the land. Gods and Goddesses existed in a large variety. They were not very nice especially Zeus the King of the Gods.
The art throughout this book gorgeously portrays all the characters. There was Gods and Goddesses for everything from life to death and everything in between.
Here to you will be educated and learn more about these mythological figures then you knew existed.
As you read through it is mentioned a number of times to see some other entry. This happens a lot too much in fact. It is unnecessary.
PART 3
Deities, Etc
Here we look at the non Gods yet those more than mortal. Females were portrayed in a non flattering way.
The animal depictions here are stunning. They are truly a thing of beauty.
PART 4
Heroes and Mortals
Not all heroes act completely as you might expect them to. Heracles or Hercules is illustrated as a muscular person. He faced Hera's wrath.
There are so many characters in Greek Mythology. Each one gets a short write up here telling you the main things of interest about them.
This book makes a great introduction to ancient Greek Mythology and even those who know more about it will find this look at it new and full of insightful views. As well the art is beautifully done and presents the various Gods and their children is colorful illustrations that are sure to capture your eye.
(Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook by Liv Albert. Illustrations by Sara Richard. Copyright © 2021 by Simon & Schuster, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved.)
Richard Vasseur