Myths Behind Words

Greek Mythology In English Words And Expressions

Panagiotis Stavropoulos illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Aiora Press

Published:18th Apr '18

Should be back in stock very soon

Myths Behind Words cover

Like the constellations in the sky, words such as aphrodisiac, hubris, museum, galaxy and mentor each contain within them a story, if only you knew to look closely. This collection retells the myths behind common words and expressions in English, bringing to life the heroes, monsters and gods whose deeds and battles have left a hidden mark on our language. Compiling more than seventy-five myths, the stories in this book feature well-known figures such as Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Hercules, Achilles, the Amazons, Medusa and the Minotaur. The entries are supplemented with original illustration reproductions of scenes from ancient pottery, and include translations from Ancient Greek epics such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Argonautica and Theogony.

ISBN: 9786185048891

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 185g

126 pages