What did the Greeks and Romans tell about their gods and heroes
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The book by the famous Russian historian, writer, and researcher of antiquity Nikolai Albertovich Kun introduces readers to the intricate labyrinth of ancient mythology in an engaging and accessible way. The first section, "Gods," tells the story of the creation of the world and the birth of the gods, introducing readers to Zeus the Thunderer, the lord of the seas Poseidon, the ruler of the underworld Hades, Apollo and Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite, and other characters of the ancient Greek pantheon. The second section, "Heroes," gathers legends of the feats of Perseus, Heracles, and Theseus, the flight of Daedalus and his young son Icarus, the abduction of Europa, the love of the cyclops Polyphemus for the sea nymph Galatea, and many others. The book is illustrated with delicate graphic works by Anna Khopty.
Author:
Author:Kun Nikolay Albertovich
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Modern Literature
Dimensions:
Dimensions:24.8x18x2.5 cm
Series:
Series:Selected works
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-4335-1013-5
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