Myths Behind Words : Greek Mythology In English Words And Expressions Hardback
Illustrated by Panagiotis Stavropoulos
Part of the Pocket Greek Library series
Hardback
Description
Like the constellations in the sky, words such as aphrodisiac, hubris, museum, galaxy and mentor each contain within them a story, if only you knew to look closely.
This collection retells the myths behind common words and expressions in English, bringing to life the heroes, monsters and gods whose deeds and battles have left a hidden mark on our language.
Compiling more than seventy-five myths, the stories in this book feature well-known figures such as Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Hercules, Achilles, the Amazons, Medusa and the Minotaur.
The entries are supplemented with original illustration reproductions of scenes from ancient pottery, and include translations from Ancient Greek epics such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Argonautica and Theogony.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:126 pages, 6 black and white line art drawings
- Publisher:Aiora Press
- Publication Date:18/04/2018
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- ISBN:9786185048891
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:126 pages, 6 black and white line art drawings
- Publisher:Aiora Press
- Publication Date:18/04/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9786185048891
