Автор: Fry Stephen Название: Mythos ISBN: 1405934131 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781405934138 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1452.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (более 5-х шт.) Описание: No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.
Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance. If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love Fry's follow-up book Heroes which is OUT NOW, with tales of mortals and monsters, quests and adventures . .
Автор: Riordan, Rick Название: Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods ISBN: 0141358688 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141358680 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: от 991.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: Want to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god`s head? In this book, the author gives his personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians.
Автор: Napoli Donna Название: Treasury of Greek Mythology ISBN: 1426308442 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781426308444 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2294.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters will fascinate and engage children`s imaginations.
Dagda swept his fingers across the strings of the harp, and a beautiful melody started to play. It was the music of grief that had the Fomorians stop and bow their heads as they sobbed. Even the soldiers sobbed, but they drew their mantles so none could see the tears flowing...
Celtic Mythology has through the ages inspired poets, authors, and songwriters alike with its ancient heritage of sagas, myths, legends, and battles.
We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that cannot be explained. To better understand who we are, it is essential to know where we came from and the cultures that were our past.
Learning about Celtic mythology will help to keep these cultures alive for our future generations. Through books like this one and the interest of all its wonderful readers, these myths and legends will stay alive well into the future.
And if you're looking for a collection of Celtic myths that speak to all ages then keep reading because the path to your calling has been answered with this book.
Inside you will find heroic stories of gods and goddesses and epic tales of love and betrayal. Misty rolling hills, lochs, rugged mountains, and mysterious creatures form the grounds for the myths and legends. Discover heroic adventures, mythical creatures, intriguing fairy tales, magic and folklore.
All This & Much More Including:
Celtics Beliefs, Ways of Worship & Rituals
The Mysterious Tombs of The Celtics & How They Aligned With The Stars
How Nature & Her Sacred Creatures Have Shaped Celtic Culture
Celtic Gods & Goddesses - including Dagda - Supreme God of The Celts, Lug - The God of Justice & Many More
The Legendary Origins of Merlin the Magician (Made Famous By Disney)
You may have studied the ancient Persian Empire in school, but have you ever wondered what kinds of stories the ancient Persians told to themselves and their children?
The roots of Persian myth extend back more than five thousand years to the culture of the Aryan people who migrated into Iran from India. Ideas from this ancient culture have enjoyed amazing longevity and are alive even today as part of the Zoroastrian faith, which is still practiced in Iran, India, and several other places around the world.
However, Persian myth is more than just sacred writings about divine beings. There are also fantastic tales of kings and queens, of foundling princes who gain their rightful place against all odds, of magical beasts, and the daring adventures of bold heroes who ride out to conquer demons and dragons alike-and who always come home victorious.
In this book of captivating myths from the rich culture of ancient Persia, you will encounter:
The struggle between the good creator, Ahura Mazda, and the evil destroyer, Angra Mainyu
The story of Ahura Mazda's creation of the world and the Blessed Immortals who guard it and keep it in existence
How Yima the good shepherd enlarged the world to make room for all its creatures and then saved it from an apocalyptic winter
The victory of the prophet Zarathustra over the demons sent to kill him
The story of Kuyamars, the very first Persian king, and his grandson Hushang, who discovered fire
The downfall of King Jamshid the Magnificent, who thought he was as powerful as God
The evil Prince Zahhak, who had serpents growing out of his shoulders
The fearsome but kindly Simorgh, a mythical giant bird with a lion's head
The great hero Rostam and his faithful stallion, Rakhsh
And more
Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to read these and many more tales from ancient Persia
Описание: If you want a huge collection of the best myths and discover captivating stories of gods, goddesses, monsters and mortals, then keep reading...This book includes five captivating manuscripts:
Greek Mythology: A Captivating Introduction to Greek Myths of Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters
Norse Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Norse Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Legends, Sagas and Myths of the Norse Gods and Heroes
Egyptian Mythology: Captivating Egyptian Myths of Egyptian Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures
Celtic Mythology: Captivating Celtic Myths of Celtic Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Legendary Creatures
Roman Mythology Captivating Roman Myths of Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Mythological Creatures
In the first part of this book, you'll find the following Greek myths and topics covered
In The Beginning: The Creation of the World, and the Titan-Olympian War
Автор: Matt Clayton, Clayton Название: Mythology ISBN: 1952191262 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781952191268 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 5516.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book includes five captivating manuscripts:Greek MythologyNorse MythologyEgyptian MythologyCeltic MythologyRoman Mythology
What makes Greek Mythology so great and entertaining? Why is it so popular? This book holds the to these questions
There are many gods that go to make up the full pantheon of Greek mythology and support the intricate structure of the way the Greeks understood their world. Giants. Gods. Heroes. Monsters. These are the stuff of Greek myths and legends.
These ancient stories tell the tales of the before-time, when the heavens and the earth were new, and when great deeds were done by beings who were larger than life. Long ago in ancient Greece and Rome, most people believed that gods and goddesses ruled their world. Storytellers shared the adventures of these gods to help explain all the mysteries in life.
Through this audiobook, you will learn more about:
Greek Mythology
Ancient Greece
The Greek World
Prometheus, Epimetheus, And Pandora
Oedipus and His Children
Hercules
Short stories and other stories from Greek mythology
Divines and Greek goddesses
The heroes
The battles
Mortals in war
Legendary creatures
Uranus, Cronus and the battle of the Titans
The many myths of zeus, God of Thunder
The end of Greek mythology
And much more
The Greeks were one of the first civilizations whose culture was well documented and handed down through the centuries; as such, Greek mythology would have heavily influenced Western history.
By listening to this book, one hopes that you have gained a fascinating perspective on the gods, monsters and heroes of Greece's past. It had a colorful history. From the deepest reaches of pre-dynastic prehistory through all of antiquity, it has probably seen more history and culture than any other patch of land on Earth.
The culture of our world has been greatly enriched by the myths, legends and heroes of the Greek past. It had a colorful history. From the deepest reaches of pre-dynastic prehistory through all of antiquity, it has probably seen more history and culture than any other patch of land on Earth. The culture of our world has been greatly enriched by the myths, legends and heroes of Greek mythology.
Would you like to learn how Egyptian's believe the world was created?
Are you interested in learning about Egyptian gods and goddesses and the role they play in the universe?
If you answered yes to any of the questions, then you are going to want to continue reading.
Egyptian mythology are stories and beliefs that come ancient Egypt. It describes the actions of the gods and goddesses as a way to understand the world. The beliefs of these stories played an important role in ancient Egyptian religion. These myths can be frequently seen in Egyptian art and writing, especially in short stories and religious material. Most of the time these sources only contain a brief fragment of the myth.
Ancient Egyptians were inspired by the cycle of nature. Their earliest versions of time were seen as linear, and their myths are set in this type of time. The myths set the pattern of time cycles that are now used. Egyptian myths are fascinating to learn about and some of the most common stories to hear about are the ones involving Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Set. There are also recurring themes within the myths. This book is here to teach you about some of the most and important interesting things of Egyptian mythology.
In this book you will learn about:
The creation story
The history of Egyptian mythology
Egyptian gods and goddesses
Story about Horus and Set - A Mythical Murder Plot
The Book of Thoth
Anubis
How the mythology affects the Egyptian people
The Prince and The Sphinx
... And much more.
Just like with any other mythology, the details of these events differ greatly from one to the next. There are some that even comes off as contradictory. That means there is a chance that you may have heard one of these stories before, but this version is different than what you are used to. It doesn't mean one is wrong. This is just what happens after stories have been told from centuries and translated many times. To that end, the develop of the Egyptian myths are hard to trace as well, but we've done the best we can. You will learn something new and amazing in this book.
The majority of Egyptian myths are metaphorical, and look to translate the actions and essence of deities into terms that humans can understand. You will also come to learn that a lot of their stories and beliefs revolve around the Nile.
This mythology had a profound impact on the Egyptian culture. It has influenced and inspired several religious rituals and gave them the basis for kingship. Throughout Egypt symbols and scenes from their myths appear in amulets, temples, and tombs. The Egyptian mythology can serve a wide variety of purposes.
Whether you are want to learn something new or you are just looking for something entertaining to read, this book has what you are looking for. Don't wait any longer. All you need to do is scroll up right now and click on that "buy now" button.
What makes Greek Mythology so great and entertaining? Why is it so popular? This book holds the to these questions
There are many gods that go to make up the full pantheon of Greek mythology and support the intricate structure of the way the Greeks understood their world. Giants. Gods. Heroes. Monsters. These are the stuff of Greek myths and legends.
These ancient stories tell the tales of the before-time, when the heavens and the earth were new, and when great deeds were done by beings who were larger than life. Long ago in ancient Greece and Rome, most people believed that gods and goddesses ruled their world. Storytellers shared the adventures of these gods to help explain all the mysteries in life.
Through this audiobook, you will learn more about:
Greek Mythology
Ancient Greece
The Greek World
Prometheus, Epimetheus, And Pandora
Oedipus and His Children
Hercules
Short stories and other stories from Greek mythology
Divines and Greek goddesses
The heroes
The battles
Mortals in war
Legendary creatures
Uranus, Cronus and the battle of the Titans
The many myths of zeus, God of Thunder
The end of Greek mythology
And much more
The Greeks were one of the first civilizations whose culture was well documented and handed down through the centuries; as such, Greek mythology would have heavily influenced Western history.
By listening to this book, one hopes that you have gained a fascinating perspective on the gods, monsters and heroes of Greece's past. It had a colorful history. From the deepest reaches of pre-dynastic prehistory through all of antiquity, it has probably seen more history and culture than any other patch of land on Earth.
The culture of our world has been greatly enriched by the myths, legends and heroes of the Greek past. It had a colorful history. From the deepest reaches of pre-dynastic prehistory through all of antiquity, it has probably seen more history and culture than any other patch of land on Earth. The culture of our world has been greatly enriched by the myths, legends and heroes of Greek mythology.
