Caroline Lawrence Pantheon : An Illustrated Handbook to the Greek Gods & Goddesses

If you want to have fun refreshing your knowledge on Greek gods and goddesses, try Caroline Lawrences beautifully illustrated Pantheon. Mary BeardI love Caroline Lawrence and so should you. Natalie HaynesHuge fun! Tom HollandGorgeous illustrations bring the whole pantheon to life. Emily WilsonEXPLORE THE MYTHICAL PAST, MEET THE ANCIENT GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES AND DISCOVER WHY THEIR STORIES ARE STILL SO ENTHRALLING TODAY...Have you ever wondered what the Eleusinian Mysteries were? Unsure whether Aphrodite ends up with Hephaestus or with Ares? Want to know how to identify each of the nine Muses? Whether youre already well versed in the lore, or are discovering these tales for the first time, this handbook is your ultimate companion to the characters from Greek myth. Informed by sources ranging from Homer and Hesiods poetry to Athenian drama, and from 5th century BCE Greek vases to Roman statues, bestselling author and classicist Caroline Lawrence provides insightful profiles for each god, demigod, hero and monster. Learn the origin stories and bestknown myths of each deity, as well as their attributes and how to identify them in art. | Caroline Lawrence Pantheon : An Illustrated Handbook to the Greek Gods & Goddesses