Unos pocos días antes del último de los diez años que duró el asedio de los saqueos a la ciudad de Troya, proporcionan el marco cronológico a los acontecimientos narrados en la Ilíada, el poema más antiguo de la literatura occidental. Producto de una larga tradición oral, la epopeya, como advierte su autor en el primer verso, relata la historia de las consecuencias de una pasión humana. Aquiles, encolerizado por el ultraje de Agamenón, que...

An introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original detailed illustrations.

Where reality and fantasy dissolve -- Half-humans and other odd creatures -- Multitudes of monstrous giants -- Hideous, bloodthirsty monsters. Discover the monsters and creatures populating Greek mythology and see how fearless Greek mortals pitted their wits against the ugliest and most monstrous forms known to humans.

Architecture, democracy, the Olympics--the modern world owes a lot to the ancient Greeks! In Explore Greek Myths! With 25 Great Projects, readers embark on a fascinating journey to explore the myths that infused ancient Greek culture, civilization, and innovation. Readers will learn how these myths, popular more than 3,000 years ago, have provided fundamental support to today's art, architecture, mathematics, science, philosophy, literature, and government....

"The World of Greek Mythology explores the epic characters and timeless stories of the ancient Greeks. Readers will learn about key gods and goddesses, adventures involving heroes, villains, and monsters, and the ways in which Greek mythology still shapes our culture today"--

Introduces the Greek goddess Athena and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.

Describes the origins, personalities, and special powers of the Greek mythical heroes, including such figures as Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and Oedipus.

"The World of Greek Mythology explores the epic characters and timeless stories of the ancient Greeks. Readers will learn about ancient Greek monsters and the ways in which Greek mythology still shapes our culture today"--

"The World of Greek Mythology explores the epic characters and timeless stories of the ancient Greeks. Readers will learn about key goddesses and the ways in which Greek mythology still shapes our culture today"--

A retelling of the adventure of Theseus.