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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
by Edith Hamilton
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Hamilton's world-renowned and classic bestseller of gods and heroes has enthralled generations of readers, and is now available in a tall Premium Edition. Reissue.... (read more)

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Greek Myths (Complete Edition) (92 Edition)
Greek Myths (Complete Edition) (92 Edition)
by Robert Graves
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The gold standard in Greek mythology, in a dazzling Graphic Deluxe Edition with a new introduction by the bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series From the creation of the world out of Chaos and the birth of the Olympians to the... (read more)

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The Greek Myths: Volume 1
The Greek Myths: Volume 1
by Robert Graves
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Combines in a single volume the complete text of the definitive two-volume classic, citing all the ancient myths. @GoldenFarce Good, the gals stand outside my house all the time. The constant chanting is creepy, but all agree: Jason crossing the line... (read more)

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The White Goddess: A Historical Grammar of Poetic Myth
The White Goddess: A Historical Grammar of Poetic Myth
by Robert Graves
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The definitive edition of one of the more extraordinary and influential books of our time This labyrinthine and extraordinary book, first published more than sixty years ago, was the outcome of Robert Gravess vast reading and curious research into... (read more)

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Mythology
Mythology
by Edith Hamilton
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Edith Hamilton's Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture — the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from... (read more)

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Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
by Bernard Evslin
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The earth breeds giants and ogres of indescribable horror -- the heavens hold omnipotent gods and goddesses, abounding in courage, strength and wisdom. Zeus, the almighty king of the gods, who cannot resist feminine beauty -- mortal or divine, and his... (read more)

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The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony
The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony
by Roberto Calasso
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Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other... (read more)

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Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology
by Sofia Souli
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This special edition has been designed to present the main Greek myths. A work of considerable scope, written in a simple and expressive style, it is accompanied by 180 photographs and excepts from ancient Greek literature. Covers the Creation of the... (read more)

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Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece: Mythology's Great Tales of Valor and Romance
Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece: Mythology's Great Tales of Valor and Romance
by W H D Rouse
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The Adventures that Shaped the Western World First published in 1934, Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece has become one of the most popular, enduring--and captivating--retellings of the ancient myths for modern readers. Recognizing the sheer... (read more)

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The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries
The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries
by R Gordon Wasson
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The secretive Mysteries conducted at Eleusis in Greece for nearly two millennia have long puzzled scholars with strange accounts of initiates experiencing otherworldly journeys. In this groundbreaking work, three experts—a mycologist, a chemist,... (read more)

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Fables of Aesop
Fables of Aesop
by Aesop
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Rare 1931 Paris limited edition of Sir Roger l'Estrange translation, with 50 original drawings by Calder. 201 traditional fables in finest English rendition (17th century) beautifully complemented by Calder. "... a charming paperback facsimile... (read more)

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Songs on Bronze: The Greek Myths Made Real
Songs on Bronze: The Greek Myths Made Real
by Nigel Spivey
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This is the first major, vivid retelling of classic Greek mythology in half a century; a set of lively, racy, dramatic versions of the great myths, which, in a multicultural society, are recognized more than ever as stories without equal.... (read more)

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The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories
The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories
by Philip Matyszak
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Who was Pandora and what was in her famous box? How did Achilles get his Achilles heel? What exactly is a Titan? And why is one computer virus known as a Trojan horse? The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so... (read more)

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Legacies :Prometheus, Orpheus, Socrates
Legacies :Prometheus, Orpheus, Socrates
by Joan M Erikson
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Myth and legend illuminate human history as each generation draws inspiration from the lives and teaching of icon-like figures who channel the legacy of an epoch. In this book, Joan M. Erikson turns to classical Greece in search of three such mentors who... (read more)

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Who's Who in Classical Mythology
Who's Who in Classical Mythology
by Adrian Room
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Who's Who in Classical Mythology is a comprehensive dictionary of classical names that contains more than 1,200 entries detailing the origins of Greek and Roman mythological themes. This excellent compilation is a valuable resource for students studying... (read more)

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Greek Gods, Human Lives: What We Can Learn from Myths
Greek Gods, Human Lives: What We Can Learn from Myths
by Mary Lefkowitz
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-268) and index.... (read more)

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The Gods of the Greeks
The Gods of the Greeks
by C Kerenyi
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After a brief introduction, the complex genealogies of the gods lead him from the begettings of the Titans and from Aphrodite under all her titles and aspects, to Apollo, Hermes and the reign of Zeus, touching upon the Affairs of Pan, nymphs, satyrs... (read more)

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The Universe, the Gods, and Men: Ancient Greek Myths
The Universe, the Gods, and Men: Ancient Greek Myths
by Jean Pierre Vernant
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In this enchanting retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his deep knowledge of the subject with an original storytelling style. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of Chaos, Vernant continues with the castration of Uranus, the war... (read more)

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Greek Gods in Love
Greek Gods in Love
by Barbara Stacy
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Here we find retold myths by the ancient Greeks, replete with amorous oddities and adventures. Discover divinities in all their fantastic eroticism, trickeries, and pursuits. Magic prevails, and transformations and wonders abound. Zeus shared an ecstatic... (read more)

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The Greek Myths: Volume 2
The Greek Myths: Volume 2
by Robert Graves
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Robert Graves, classicist, poet, and unorthodox critic, retells the Greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audience  And, in the two volumes of The Greek Myths, he demonstrates with a dazzling display of relevant knowledge that Greek... (read more)

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