Bibliograph

Greek mythology, Don Nardo

Type

Label

Greek mythology, Don Nardo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Grades 10-12, ReferencePoint Press

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Greek mythology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1126372274

Responsibility statement

Don Nardo

Series statement

World mythology

Summary

"Humans are mortal, in that they are born, grow old, and eventually die. In contrast, the gods were immortal; they never aged and they lived forever. The other factor separating the mortals from the immortals in Greek eyes was the immense power those gods wielded. That power could either aid and support human civilization or utterly destroy it. A sense of wonder based on respect for the gods is an ever-present facet for of all the hundreds of surviving Greek myths that continue to fascinate each new human generation"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Family tree of the Olympian gods -- Meeting the gods in a fabled age -- The classical Greeks and their gods -- The creation of the gods and humans -- Heroes who rid the world of monsters -- Two bold journeys of epic adventure -- The Greek myths in modern culture

Target audience

juvenile

Classification