Greek Mythology

A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals

By: Matt Clayton

Narrated by: JD Kelly

Length: 1 hr and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

The ancient Greeks were explorers in many ways. They traveled to new places, creating colonies in strange lands far from their original homes. They were survivors. They were honorable thieves. They used their cunning to explore the frontiers of philosophy and they wrested from the chaos of the surrounding wilderness the building blocks of civilization.

Though the Greeks were late to the game of writing, what they wrote became an important part of our world's heritage. Greek heroes taught us many lessons, from Homer's poetry about war and a warrior's return home to the tales of Cadmus, Jason, Herakles and even Oedipus.

The myths of Greek heroes give us a glimpse beyond the edge of history, into the lives of very real people. How much of their tales are true, we may never know. But this book will present their tales in a new light, hopefully making their experiences a bit more real and perhaps shining a light on what may have really happened behind the distortions of time and generations of misunderstanding.

This audiobook is broken into four parts. The first will explore Greek heroes, what they were like and what they accomplished. The second part of the book will tackle Greek religion; the gods and goddesses which establish the backdrop against which Greek legends were formed. In the third part of the book, we take a close look at the myths of Greek monsters. And finally, in the fourth part, we explore the possible meaning behind the literal words of Greek mythology. Early in the written history of ancient Greece, we have the great Athenian lawgiver, Solon. He attempted to tame the unruly beast within the heart of each Greek hero. They were selfish, each and every one of them. But they also had a code of honor that helped them reign in their selfishness. Listen to this audiobook now!

©2017 Matt Clayton (P)2017 Matt Clayton

this AUDIObook seems quite educational

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giving the history in an entertaining way

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Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods

Great high-level review of the Greek Myths. Great transaction. Pleased with item. Gratitude.
I also purchased the audible book to go along with this book. It was helpful to see and hear the pronunciation of the names at the same time.

Excellent edition of greek!

Definitely in the running as one of the best editions of the Greek myths.I would recmmend to anyone wanting to know more about Greek myths. Must listen!

I'm sure you will get something from it

All the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology was called here. Greek Mythology is the piece of our history. This is a perfect guide for Greek Mythology. I have heard a lot of this book and I'm sure you will get something from it.

Great grab!!!

The ancient Greeks were explorers in many ways. They traveled to new places, creating colonies in strange lands far from their original homes. They were survivors. They were honorable thieves. They used their cunning to explore the frontiers of philosophy and they wrested from the chaos of the surrounding wilderness the building blocks of civilization.

Recommended for beginner interest in mytholog

A good comprehensive study of Greek and Roman. Was hoping for more mythology and insight about legends.This is a truly beautiful book.