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The Greek Gods and Their Worlds
Discover the Worlds of the Greek Gods
For centuries, the Greek gods have captivated the imagination of readers with their complex personalities and timeless myths. The Greek Gods and Their Worlds offers a fresh perspective, exploring not just the well-known stories, but delving into the distinct domains and nuanced lives of the gods. This thematic journey reveals the realms they ruled, their origins, relationships, and the unique way they shaped ancient mythology.
By showing the gods in the realms they inhabit, readers will gain a richer understanding of their individual traits, with fresh retellings of iconic myths in context—making them easier to understand, remember, and relate to.
Through twelve insightful chapters, you’ll
The Seductive World of AphroditeThe Inherited World of ZeusThe Invisible World of HadesThe Mournful World of DemeterThe Turbulent World of PoseidonThe Wild World of ArtemisThe Frustrated World of ApolloThe Bloody World of AresThe Cunning World of AthenaThe Envious World of HeraThe Devious World of HermesThe Drunken World of DionysosEach chapter is enhanced with vibrant illustrations and a rich selection of mythological sources, from hymns and epic poems to ancient art, offering a vivid window into the gods' powerful, enigmatic worlds.
With potential for expansion into Norse, Roman, and Celtic mythologies, The Greek Gods and Their Worlds is a must-have for anyone fascinated by ancient mythology.
For centuries, the Greek gods have captivated the imagination of readers with their complex personalities and timeless myths. The Greek Gods and Their Worlds offers a fresh perspective, exploring not just the well-known stories, but delving into the distinct domains and nuanced lives of the gods. This thematic journey reveals the realms they ruled, their origins, relationships, and the unique way they shaped ancient mythology.
By showing the gods in the realms they inhabit, readers will gain a richer understanding of their individual traits, with fresh retellings of iconic myths in context—making them easier to understand, remember, and relate to.
Through twelve insightful chapters, you’ll
The Seductive World of AphroditeThe Inherited World of ZeusThe Invisible World of HadesThe Mournful World of DemeterThe Turbulent World of PoseidonThe Wild World of ArtemisThe Frustrated World of ApolloThe Bloody World of AresThe Cunning World of AthenaThe Envious World of HeraThe Devious World of HermesThe Drunken World of DionysosEach chapter is enhanced with vibrant illustrations and a rich selection of mythological sources, from hymns and epic poems to ancient art, offering a vivid window into the gods' powerful, enigmatic worlds.
With potential for expansion into Norse, Roman, and Celtic mythologies, The Greek Gods and Their Worlds is a must-have for anyone fascinated by ancient mythology.
- GenresNonfictionMythology
240 pages, Hardcover
Published September 16, 2025
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About the author
Susan Deacy
9 books4 followersDr Susan Deacy is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Humanities at the University of Roehampton, England.
She was previously an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, England.
She was previously an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, England.
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