D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
"No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And
there’s no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D’Aulaires’
book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this
big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers
will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena,
goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled
by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and
frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds,
their actions cover the range of godly–and mortal–personalities.
The D’Aulaires’ illustrations have a memorable quality: once pored over, they
will never leave the minds of the viewer. Decades later, the name Gaea will
still evoke the soft green picture of lovely Mother Earth, her body hills and
valleys and her eyes blue lakes reflecting the stars of her husband, Uranus the
sky. No child is too young to appreciate the myths that have built the
foundation for much of the world’s art and literature over the centuries. This
introduction to mythology…"
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