Pantheon

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'I love Caroline Lawrence and so should you.' Natalie Haynes

'Huge fun!' Tom Holland

'Gorgeous illustrations bring the whole pantheon to life.' Emily Wilson

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EXPLORE 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 you're 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 Hesiod's 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 best-known myths of each deity, as well as their attributes and how to identify them in art.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781781579497
Published: September 2024

Number of pages: 208
Width: 170 mm
Height: 214 mm
Depth: 24 mm

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group