Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who’s Who in Greek Mythology by Liv Albert (Author), Sara Richard (Illustrator)
Synopsis:
Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!
In Greek Mythology, you will discover the backstories of the heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses that enjoy popularity in today’s shows and films. With comprehensive entries that outline each character’s name, roles, related symbols, and foundational myths, you can get to know the roots of these personas and better understand the stories they inspire today. With this character-focused, handy reference, you will never be confused about Ancient Greece!
Review:
There is a nice introduction that explains the basics of Greek mythology and the basic history. Then, the next section is detail on the Olympian gods and goddesses and what each are known for. They have nice, full-color, artistic representations of each. The third section is on the non-Olympian deities – Titans, minor gods, monsters, etc. Each character has several pages on what they’re known for and any notable stories. And the forth and final section is on the Heroes and Mortals of Greek mythology – some were familiar to me, but several I had never heard of. Bold and colorful illustrations are peppered throughout these sections. I enjoyed the little factoids for most of these lesser-known characters. This makes for a great, quick reference guide for Greek mythology fans or those new to Greek mythology. There’s a lot of information packed in this impressive book.