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 thirteen insightful chapters, you’ll explore:
The drunken world of Dionysos
The mournful world of Demeter
The audacious world of Apollo
The dreamy world of Hermes
The seductive world of Aphrodite
The bloody world of Ares
The wild world of Artemis
The violent world of Athena
The jealous world of Hera
The wondrous world of Hephaistos
The turbulent world of Poseidon
The inherited world of Zeus
The fiery world of Hestia
Each 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,
is a must—have for anyone fascinated by ancient mythology.