2024 the best greek mythology books review
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Chaos was the origin of everything, the beginning of time. From Chaos sprang forth three primordial deities, Gaea, Tartarus & Eros...
Ancient Greece & its Mythology is Truly a Marvel of History
Greek Myths were more than just stories...,Take a deeper look and you will uncover the lessons, philosophies, wisdom and even warnings that these myths taught. In truth they are still relevant to this day.
Discover Everything you need to know about Ancient Greece & Greek Mythology in This Book
Throughout your read, we will not simply rehash the ancient Greek myths of the time, but rather uncover the context and background behind them and the Ancient Greek world.
We want to make sure that you cannot only enjoy these fascinating myths but understand what they were like when they were told thousands of years ago.
All the secrets of one of the most fascinating civilizations the world has ever known lie within these pages.
Inside you will discover
The Ancient Origins & Story of The OlympicsLessons From The 12 Labors of HerculesHow The Gods Played a Significant Role in All Aspects of Ancient Greek SocietyThe Flight of Daedalus & Icarus - Discover One of The Most Famous Greek MythsTales of The Most Legendary Monsters - Medusa, The Hydra, Typhon, Cerberus & More!Aphrodite - The Greek Goddess of Love, Sex, Beauty, and Fertility.How Achilles' Weak Heels Become Iconic until NowThe Trojan War, Epic Battles & FactsPandora's box, Finally The Ancient Mystery Revelead
And much, much more
Join us on an adventure to discover Greek Mythology and learn what life was like in Ancient Greece in This Book.
From the Publisher
ASIN : B096ZY9DPD
Publisher : Independently published (June 16, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 193 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8521572236
Item Weight : 7 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.44 x 8 inches
Reviewer: Sean P Detwiler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good read
Review: Pretty good info with some nice illustrations
Reviewer: Merry Jelks- Emmanuel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent Book
Review: If you are a fan of Greek Mythology, you are going to love this exciting book filled with stories that takes you back to that era. As you read get a feel for what it was like during that time and the stories in this book are some of my favorites. This is a great book to have in your library!I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Reviewer: Arachna69
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Has nothing about sirens
Review: Great mythology book, but nothing about sirens. My daughter had a book report due, and I bought this book because it was in the search results for sirens. But, nothing even close. Not the books fault, it's googles.
Reviewer: James A. Razinha
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good summary that needs a little editing
Review: I received a review copy of this from the publisher through BookSirens. It's a short book with a good overview of the titular subject, seeming to be aimed at children, or more probably young adults. The stories should be familiar... there aren't any new ones here if you've read a bit. But, they are all in one spot.The authors open with "There is a reason why mythological beliefs are still studied to this day. These myths were not just stories and epic tales, but were a guiding system of humanity for hundreds of years that provided lessons, morals, hope, comfort, and played a crucial role in developing how we shaped modern thinking." Having made a passing study of many current and ancient religions with their embedded mythologies, yes, mythologies in general and Greek mythologies in particular are lasting (several modern active religions are nearly as enduring.) "Greek mythology is filled with stories of cunning succeeding over brute strength." And more than a bit of promiscuity, jealousy, deceit, ... I'd suggest parents read this before thinking about giving it to young kids "Aphrodite was married to the blacksmith god, Haphaetsus, however, this was not a happy marriage and Aphrodite was known to have several other lovers, most notably with the god of war, Ares. Perhaps Aphroditeâs promiscuity and her association with sex is the reason she had a large following from Greek prostitutes." The Greek pantheon were a randy group, after all.There are some editing problems with typos and strange grammar. Following this: the house of the gods and worship their honor through prayer and sacrificial offerings. The sacrifices made in the temples needed to be conducted by higher-ups, as no ordinary man nor woman could enter the temple, as it was forbidden in Ancient Greek customs. Instead, ordinary men and women would have to worship the gods from outside the temples of the gods or more often than not in their own homes.is "However, if they were to workshop the gods by the temple they would generally have to worship the gods around the Temenos, which was a natural feature that generally surrounded the temple." I assume "workshop" was supposed to be "worship".I'm not sure how this was supposed to read: "In Ancient Greece the gods were all-powerful and they all admired beings of the universe. "This had me wondering if the book was translated from another language:"There are two myths that the foot race is representative."There is a lot of immediate repetition of words: "Zeus was not the only god of the Greek pantheon to be associated with an iconic weapon. Many of the Greek pantheons had their favored weapons. " and the next sentence... "For Poseidon, he was closely associated with his iconic trident, ..." I admit not reading much nonfiction targeting young readers, so maybe that's the style to keep them reading, but I think some careful editing and rewording might be in order to also reach adults. I grew tired quickly of the repetition.The last clause here is clumsy: "However, just like how the mortals would swoon over Psycheâs beauty, so did Eros and Aphrodite fell in love with the mortal as soon as he saw her and thus could not carry out his motherâs task."Bottom line, a little tweaking and this would make a nice summary on the shelf.
Reviewer: ShannaD
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Piece of Work
Review: Greek Mythology: Explore the Timeless Tales of Ancient Greece, The Myths, History & Legends of The Gods, Goddesses, Titans, Heroes, Monsters & More by History Brought Alive. For anyone remotely curious about Greek Mythology to those that relish in it- this book is a great tool. It has always fascinated me, and I was glad I found a book that not only told the stories but also explained the history behind it all. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Reviewer: Marshai Johnson
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Historically Inaccurate
Review: Some parts in this book are accurate but others are false information. Encountered spelling errors as well along with typing errors. I also ordered the book Ancient Egypt produced by them. Havenât started it yet but honestly these will be the only 2 books I buy from this publisher.
Reviewer: Joanna E.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Of Gods and Monsters.
Review: I have read Greek Mythology since I was a kid. I must have checked out every book on Greek Mythology. I love all the stories of gods and goddesses, monsters and heroes. They are the best. I was so excited when I saw this was available on BOOKSIRENS. I snatched it and read it in two days. It is so comprehensive not only did it talk about the stories of Aphrodite and others; it also explained the history of where the story originated. I especially liked that. It doesnât read as cold and textbook. It is thoroughly researched and written as if the writer is sitting next to you telling you the story. This is the first book Iâve read by this author and will not be the last. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Reviewer: vic
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Culture and Religion
Review: The ancient Greek period has always been one of my favorite historical eras. This book uncovers Greek mythology which reveals the culture and religious beliefs of this civilization. If you love ancient history you will definitely enjoy this read.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Reviewer: Tony TC
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Firstly, the book is very thin for £19.99. Forgiving that, I thought it must be full of fascinating myths and stories, alas no. I wear glasses and found the print to be large. Sadly, I found the writing to be very basic (and full of spelling mistakes), along with the content and better aimed at the younger generation just starting out in Greek Mythology. For a company that states they specialise in writing expertly crafted works on ancient world history and mythology, I shall not be revisiting any of their books and I may have to hide this book behind some others..
Reviewer: Brian McGhee
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Just received delivery 2 minutes ago. Book has been damaged. This is unacceptable considering it was £20.