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D''aulaire''s Book of Greek Myths(hard cover)

Book Review by: Diana2     

Original Authors: Ingri D'Aulaire; Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
Do you like myths,You have been searching for interesting book but you don''t know which to choose? If yes ,you should start
reading this book its about one of the most amazing myths,the greek myths.If you like Greek myths, you will love this book. If you just like stories, you will love this book.
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 book is amusing and also very educative
The book covers in what looks like a chronological sequence events from the birth of Titans and Zeus, through strories on the "major Gods" like Hera, Poseidon or Hades, then "minor Gods" like Prometheus, Dionysus, Pandora to The Golden Fleece story and finishes with the "end of Gods".
An all ages storybook and mythological primer 
Enjoy it.
Published: December 12, 2007
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