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Troy is unquestionably one of the most famous and legendary cities of antiquity, yet it is also the most mysterious. While ancient cities like Rome and Athens survived, and the destruction of others like Carthage and Pompeii were well documented, the fame of Troy rested entirely on Homer's epic poems, The Iliad & The Odyssey.

This audiobook includes some of the standard views of Greek myth and history but also tantalizes your imagination with the possibilities that lie behind myth and legend. By the time you are finished with this book, you will have a good appreciation for the nature of Greek mythology and the gods, monsters, and heroes which populate it.

Alexander the Great (ca. 356-323 BCE) was a Macedonian general who brought Greek civilization to the edge of modern-day India. After studying the Iliad, he believed himself to be Achilles reincarnated, imitating the hero of the epic poem in his own military campaigns. Even before he died barely into his 30s, the legends surrounding him were larger than life. In this compelling new audio course, you’ll explore the history and lore surrounding this real man and mythic figure, often by consulting the ancient sources themselves.

Lying in the middle of a plain in modern day Iran is a forgotten ancient city: Persepolis. Built 2,500 years ago, it was known in its day as the richest city under the sun. Persepolis was the capital of Achaemenid Persian Empire, the largest empire the world had ever seen, but after its destruction, it was largely forgotten for nearly 2,000 years, and the lives and achievements of those who built it were almost entirely erased from history.

From an acclaimed classicist comes a witty, unusual, and fascinating "biography" of Homer's fictional Bronze Age hero, Odysseus. In this entertaining book, Charles Beye fills out the story of this extraordinary figure while at the same time portraying Odysseus' evolution through the course of a strange and adventuresome life, at times so remote, at times so immediate in the contemporary perspective.

Tres manuscritos en un libro Mitología griega: Una guía fascinante para entender la antigua religión griega con sus dioses, diosas, monstruos y mortales Mitología nórdica: Una fascinante guía para entender las sagas, dioses, héroes y creencias de los vikingos Mitología Egipcia: Una Guía Fascinante para Entender a los Dioses, Diosas, Monstruos y MortalesAlgunos de los temas y preguntas cubiertos en la primera parte de este libro incluyen Héroes griegos Ladrones honorables Leyendas de orgullo Leyenda de Cadmo, Fundador de Tebas, Grecia La Ilíada La Odisea Mitos asombrosos Cécrope ...

Mount Athos: The History of the Greek Mountain and the Center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism looks at the unique region and what life has been like there since medieval times. You will learn about Mount Athos like never before.

Stephen Fry angol író, színész, rendező és humorista, Britannia "nemzeti kincse", ahogy egyszer Károly, walesi herceg nevezte. Ezúttal sem fukarkodik a humorral, ebben a hangoskönyvben, az olümposzi rend létrejöttén, az emberi teremtésen keresztül Ámor és Pszükhé történetéig meséli újra a görög mitológiát.

Another incredible book from author Ian Paterson, continuing the same captivating style as the previous books in the series! With a Sherlock Holmes-like approach, Ian dives deep into inconsistencies within mainstream archaeology and science, revealing that there’s far more to these topics than anyone has previously considered. This fast-paced book doesn’t just explore the idea that everything is connected—it explains why! Featuring the latest information on fascinating subjects such as: Area 51 Alien Carvings Changes in the Bible Greek Myths Different Types of Greys The Grand Canyon ...

In ancient Greece, “no other practice was so universal than the consultation of oracles.” These holy sites were found in 260 locations around the Greek-speaking world.

The greatest philosopher who ever lived. A dissolute tyrant in need of an education. What could possibly go wrong? Plato was the most brilliant thinker of his age. Head of the Academy in Athens, friend of the best minds of his generation, his philosophy was famous across the Greek world. But would he ever get the chance to try his ideas out?

She was the original Cinderella....Doricha is twelve when her father is murdered by a roving band of Greeks. Betrayed by a jealous priestess and sold into slavery, headstrong Dori loses her most valuable possession-her freedom. She hopes that one day she can truly be free, but not even Aesop, her mentor, can protect her. The harsh world of classical Greece has little use for the minds of women, and she finds her body traded to another owner, who transports her to a new life of luxury and political turmoil in the faraway deserts of Egypt. All she has to do is be beautiful, all she has to do is love him, and she will be kept safe.

Epic poetry and tragic drama provide us with some of the richest ancient Greek depictions of women who are married to soldiers. In tales of the Trojan War, as told by Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, we encounter these mythical warriors' wives: Penelope, isolated but resourceful as she awaits the return of Odysseus after his lengthy absence; the war widow Andromache, enslaved and displaced from her homeland after the fall of Troy; the unfaithful and murderous Clytemnestra; and Tecmessa, a war captive who witnesses her partner's breakdown and suicide in the aftermath of battle.

Winston Churchill said, “History is written by the victors,” and never has this been truer than in the case of the Parthian Empire. The Parthians left few written records, and most of what we know about the empire comes from its two main adversaries—first the Greeks and then, for most of its history, the Romans. Fortunately, modern scholarship and archaeology have recently helped us to understand a little more about this ancient empire.

What was the role - if any - of the land itself in shaping Greek (and particularly Athenian) attitudes toward themselves and their way of life? Did the land play any significant part at all in forming Greeks and Athenians? To answer these questions, it is essential to examine the impact of climate and landscape in the region known as Attica on the creation of Greek culture.

It was love at first sight. I saw her one day while watching a television program about King Tut, the boy King of Egypt whose tomb had been discovered by Howard Carter years before. I was looking at the famous bust of a beautiful Egyptian Queen. Her elegant face, long neck and stunning eyes exemplified human perfection of the highest order. Who was she? What was her life? How did she live? Who did she love and what were her deepest thoughts? All of these questions represented mysteries to solve. Her beauty had inspired these questions; men could not help thinking that the mystery ...

The pre-modern world, especially the ancient world, is full of many mysteries, riddles, and enigmas. Nearly 2,500 years after the Golden Age of Athens, people across the world today continue to be fascinated by the Ancient Greeks, but the Greeks looked up to the Minoans. Questions persist over the origins of the Minoan civilization, the end of the civilization, and substantial parts of their history, including their religion and buildings. All of this is largely because their written language, known today as “Linear A”, remains undeciphered....

¿Te apasiona la historia de la antigua Grecia? De una forma amena y didáctica, en este libro encontrarás algunos de los episodios y personajes más relevantes e influyentes que dieron forma a la civilización helénica. Descubrirás qué hechos marcaron el devenir de la cultura occidental, y conocerás más detalles de algunas de las grandes figuras históricas, abarcando desde la lejana edad del bronce hasta la etapa helenística en tiempos de Alejandro Magno. ¿Sabías que? Un paseo por la antigua Grecia forma parte de la colección sobre mundo antiguo ¿Sabías que? del autor, ...

Unlock the secrets of love, beauty, and divine feminine power with "Venus Unveiled: The Ultimate Guide to Love's Eternal Goddess" by Ammanuel Santa Anna. This groundbreaking work offers an unparalleled exploration of Venus – the timeless goddess who has captivated hearts and minds for millennia. Drawing from 24 years of mystical practice and rigorous scholarly research, Santa Anna takes you on a transformative journey through: • Ancient myths and their modern relevance • The cosmic influence of Venus in astrology and astronomy • Venusian archetypes in psychology and personal growth ...

Uncover the legendary wisdom of Alexander the Great. This definitive collection of quotes explores his leadership, military strategy, and his education under Aristotle. “There is nothing impossible to him who will try.” Before the age of 30, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world. But he was more than a soldier; he was a philosopher-king, a student of Aristotle, and a visionary who sought to unite the East and West. The Ends of the Earth takes you inside the mind of history's most ambitious leader. Through a curated collection of his most famous quotes, battle cries, and ...