Ancient Greek religion and mythology

**The spellbinding new retelling of the story of Troy drawn from the perspective of the fearless women at the heart of it all.

Rethinks Rome''s Christianisation as a crisis of knowledge propelled by Constantine, with Emperor Julian as its key interpreter and catalyst.

Polybius boldly declared that 'now that all places have become accessible by land or sea, it is no longer appropriate to use poets and writers of myth as witnesses of the unknown' (4.

AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS.

Late Bronze Age tombs in Greece and their attendant mortuary practices have been a topic of scholarly debate for over a century, dominated by the idea of a monolithic culture with the same developmental trajectories throughout the region.

Uncover the scandalous, corporeal origins of God in this groundbreaking and controversial journey through religious history.

Being immortal isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Written in the third century BC in Alexandria, this is the only full surviving account of Jason's legendary quest for the Golden Fleece.

A modern retelling of Sophocles' classic play, Antigone, by bestselling writer and poet Hollie McNishAs the daughter of Oedipus, Antigone was dealt a cruel hand at birth - even within the bounds of Grecian tragedy.

*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***'A deft and clever retelling full of intrigue, rage and pathos' JENNIFER SAINT, author of Ariadne'An intelligent, highly crafted and necessary book' CLAIRE NORTH, author of Ithaca'Urgent and furious' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan ___________________In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world.

Ancient Greek culture is pervaded by a profound ambivalence regarding female beauty.

Ancient Greek culture is pervaded by a profound ambivalence regarding female beauty.

The art of classical Greece, and its political and philosophical ideas, have had a profound influence on Western civilisation.

Explore the intriguing realm of European creation myths and delve deeper into the diverse traditions that explain the beginnings of our planet and humans.

IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET .

'Thought-provoking and charmingly rendered.

'An incisive, inspiring and vitally illuminating account of a city which changed the ancient world and which deserves to be remembered by the modern.

Originally published in 1853, author Nathaniel Hawthorne delivers a vibrant selection of mythological tales inspired by some of the most popular figures in Greek lore.

This remarkable and daringly original book proposes a new way of thinking about the Greeks and their myths in the age of the great Homeric hymns.

THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'They cut her hair before they dragged her to the place of sacrifice.

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der karthagischen Mythen und Legenden, die in 'Echos von Karthago' zum Leben erweckt werden.

STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods.

I choose to take back my life.

A brilliantly entertaining and innovative history of the ancient Athenians' consuming passions for food, wine and sex.

This volume comprises a collection of children's stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, including "e;A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys"e; and "e;Tanglewood Tales"e;.

This collection includes both of the greatest Greek stories ever told and numbers amongst the most important works of Western literature.

First published in 1874, "e;The Extant Odes of Pindar"e; contains a complete collection of all known odes written by Ancient Greek lyric poet Pindar.

'A great storyteller' Madeline Miller, author of CirceIn this powerful new collection, Charlotte Higgins foregrounds Greek mythology's most enduring heroines.

First published in 1910, this book explores the subject of athletics festivals in ancient Greece, looking in detail at its history as well as the exercises commonly seen at such occasions.

From the award-winning poet and playwright behind Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half-God of Rainfall is an epic story and a lyrical exploration of pride, power and female revenge.

Nathaniel Hawthorne presents a multilayered story consisting of six Greek myths that are told from a unique perspective and appeals to all readers, specifically children.

Hold Your Own, Kae Tempest's first full-length collection for Picador is an ambitious, multi-voiced work based around the mythical figure of Tiresias.

Whatever we may think of Alexander--whether Great or only lucky, a civilizer or a sociopath--most people do not regard him as a religious leader.

Whatever we may think of Alexander--whether Great or only lucky, a civilizer or a sociopath--most people do not regard him as a religious leader.

'Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to!

Kae Tempest is one of the most exciting and innovative performers to have emerged in spoken-word poetry in many years; their dramatic poem Brand New Ancients won the prestigious Ted Hughes Prize for innovation in poetry.

A Theban adventure from the master of Science-Fiction, here proving himself adept at imagining historical worlds.

We all keep secrets.

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Endymion, Pelops, Daedalus, Pygmalion what are the stories behind these and the hundreds of other familiar names from Greek mythology names that recur throughout the history of European culture?

One of the oldest surviving works of literature widely read to this day, Homer's "e;Odyssey"e; tells the story of Odysseus, Greek hero king of Ithaca and his voyage back home following the cessation of the Trojan War.

The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus.

The second heart-pounding Greek-myth-inspired romantasy from the author of Threads That Bind, perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken s Lore, Leigh Bardugo s Six of Crows and Chloe Gong s These Violent Delights.

"e;The Iliad"e; is Homer's legendary account of the Trojan War, an epic battle that took place over three thousand years ago and had a significant impact on world history.

A comprehensive guide to the mortals in Greek and Roman mythology.

Ophiolatreia or Serpent Worship - Anonymous - Published privately, this book is about the Rites and mysteries connected with the origin, rise, and development of serpent worship in various parts of the world, including Egypt, India and Greece.

You've read the myth of the Golden Fleece.

You've read the myths, now discover what really happened!

In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Greeks, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Greeks!