The twelve gods of Olympus, as seen in the most important and loveliest of the myths surrounding them, are presented in this book with the light touch and clear eye of the distinguished student of Greek mythology Menelaos Stephanides. Combining the joy of learning with the pleasure of tales well told, this enjoyable volume will give its readers an amusing introduction to the all-too-mortal gods of the ancient Greeks. For in Greek mythology the gods are very far from perfect and have as many human weaknesses as supernatural powers. It is precisely their blend of power and frailties that gives mythology in its Greek form the lasting appeal that has drawn people to the stories of its gods for the past three thousand years. Superhuman battles with fearsome creatures or forces of nature such as Typhon, the loves and infidelities of Zeus, cunning, hatred, friendship, wisdom and generosity are all interwoven in an entrancing tangle which Menelaos Stephanides unwinds and weaves into clear and simple language. The myths are arranged so that each god is given one chapter, while the first chapter is devoted to Hesiod's cosmogony, the Greek version of the birth of the world. Suitable for all ages.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Menelaos Stephanides (Constantinople 1923 - Athens 2007), the author of 'Greek Mythology series', originally studied economics in Athens but his main preoccupation was writing. For more than twenty-five years he concentrated, with great success, on the retelling of ancient Greek myths, tirelessly studying the source materials to achieve his literary version of the many stories. Working with his brother, the artist and illustrator Yannis Stephanides, he wrote and published the 18-volume series 'Greek Mythology' for children, which was translated into several languages and later reissued as a pocket book for older readers. He then turned his attention to more recent Greek tradition, studying hundreds of folk tales the most appealing of which he retold in the highly successful 10-volume series 'Folk Tales from Greece'. Menelaos Stephanides' name is now familiar in many parts of the world, thanks to the translation of both his mythology and the folk tales into several foreign languages. In 1989 his book 'Jason and the Argonauts' was awarded two Pier Paolo Vergerio honourable distinctions by the University of Padua, while in 1998 his entire published work was recommended by the Hellenic Ministry of Education for inclusion in school libraries, having already long been recognised as a source of reference for publishers, the reading public and educationalists.
Book by Stephanides Menelaos
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
GRATIS
In U.S.A.
Spese di spedizione:
GRATIS
In U.S.A.
Da: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00070936468
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Da: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Condizione: good. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Used book in good and clean conditions. Pages and cover are intact. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks. Fast Shipping. Codice articolo ZWM.5KGH
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 18697569-6
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Codice articolo S_394868357
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.55. Codice articolo G9604250582I3N00
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.55. Codice articolo G9604250582I4N00
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.55. Codice articolo G9604250582I5N00
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Codice articolo S_389386665
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.44. Codice articolo bk9604250582xvz189zvxgdd
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Stephanides, Yannis (illustratore). Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 0.44. Codice articolo 9604250582-2-4
Quantità: 1 disponibili