Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology Rock!

by Houle, Michelle M.; Bock, William Sauts

• ISBN13: 9780766038974
• ISBN10: 0766038971
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-07-01
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc

Summary

The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology have inspired painting, sculpture, literature and music, books and movies. Their stories continue to influence Western culture, despite the fact that the civilization that created them disappeared thousands of years ago. Author Michelle M. Houle skillfully weaves together the threads of the gods and goddesses wars, love affairs, and personal quests for power, as well as their very creation. Each story is complemented by expert commentary written by scholars and specialists on Greek mythology.

Author Biography

Michelle M. Houle has been interested in Greek mythology since childhood. She majored in English and classics at Cornell University during which time she had the opportunity to study in Athens, Greece.

Table of Contents

Chart of Major Gods and Goddesses	p. 4
Preface	p. 6
Map of Ancient Greece	p. 8
Creation	p. 17
The War Between the Titans and the Olympians	p. 26
Prometheus and Earth's First Inhabitants	p. 39
Pandora	p. 51
Demeter and Persephone	p. 60
Dionysus and His Followers	p. 75
Baucis and Philemon	p. 89
Echo and Narcissus	p. 99
Helius and Phaethon	p. 109
Glossary	p. 119
Chapter Notes	p. 121
Further Reading	p. 124
Internet Addresses	p. 125
Index	p. 127
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