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Greek Mythology Explained - Gods and Goddesses - Ancient Civilizations - Mythology for Beginners - Heroes and Legendary Monsters - Classical Mythology - World Mythology Collection - Ancient History Nonfiction Before the gods ruled Olympus, there was only Chaos. Before Zeus ever held the thunderbolt, a ten-year war shook the heavens themselves. And before Troy burned, ordinary mortals dared to defy monsters, fate, and the will of the gods. Greek Mythology Explained is a complete 3-book journey through the greatest stories ever told — from the birth of the universe to the fall of a ...

A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then...

Who cut off  Medusa’s head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? And whatever happened to that Golden Fleece? It takes a demigod to know the answers, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on all the daring deeds of  Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek...

Ever wonder what goes on at Camp Half-Blood in between Percy Jackson’s legendary quests? Find out in the start of a new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan and an all-star team of coauthors! In book one, five newbie demigods dare to enter Camp Half-Blood’s forbidden...

Read by Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Kathleen Turner, and Matthew Broderick Here are the immortals of Olympus—the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece—as freshly described as if they were alive today. Mighty Zeus with his fistful of thunderbolts; mischievous little Hermes; grey-eyed Athena...

Ancient wonder. A seductive rival. A discovery to die for. Darwin Lacroix drops everything—including his fiancée, Eyrún—to pursue a new lead on the lost Library of Alexandria. The trail begins in Rome, but it belongs to Tessa Santarossa—a brilliant Italian operator who plays by her own rules and never shows her full hand. What starts as a promising discovery turns into a dangerous race across a two-thousand-year-old path. Armed militants want the truth buried, and Tessa’s agenda is as elusive as the prize itself. Eyrún sees the threat immediately—and when the hunt turns violent...

Stoicism & Ancient Wisdom - History of Philosophy - Greek & Roman Philosophy - Philosophy for Beginners - Socrates, Plato & Aristotle - Self-Help Through Philosophy - Classical Wisdom Literature - Life-Changing Nonfiction Have you ever wondered how humanity first learned to ask why? Twenty-five centuries ago, a handful of restless, curious minds looked at a chaotic, myth-soaked world and dared to ask a different kind of question — one built on reason, not legend. What they discovered didn't just invent a subject called "philosophy." It built the intellectual foundation the Western world ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES Inspired by the hit mythology podcast from National Geographic, this deluxe set of the first three Greeking Out books written by father-daughter team Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes is the ultimate gift for mythology lovers everywhere! Includes the first...

The magic of mythology meets the grit of history in a blazing blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars from award-winning author Tom Holland. I come to tell you a story. A story unlike any that has been told before. The Trojan War is ancient history. The gods of Olympus are silent and have not...

Have you ever wondered why the themes of war, rage, and the long journey home still resonate so deeply today? The stories of the Trojan War and the voyage of Odysseus are the blueprints for every epic adventure. Homer's masterpieces explore the deepest corners of human emotion, from the thirst for glory to the ache of nostalgia. This complete collection brings together The Iliad and The Odyssey, transporting you to the dusty plains of Troy and the supernatural perils of the wine-dark sea.

Ancient Egypt - Ancient Mythology - Life After Death - Ancient Civilizations - Comparative Religion - Ancient History - Spiritual Mysteries - World Mythology Every civilization that has ever buried its dead has asked the same unanswerable question: what happens next? For the ancient world, the answer was never silence. It was gods who judged the heart, rivers that had to be crossed, and paradises earned or denied. Death and the Afterlife in the Ancient World takes you across five civilizations and three continents to uncover how humanity's oldest cultures faced their deepest fear, and ...

The earliest surviving account of Alexander the Great, in a new English translation from the Greek. Diodorus Siculus wrote his Library of History in the first century BC, and devoted its seventeenth book entirely to Alexander: from his accession at the age of twenty in 336 BC to his death at Babylon eleven years later. Arrian, Curtius Rufus and Plutarch all wrote afterwards. Diodorus came first, and his is the oldest continuous narrative of the reign that has come down to us. It is also a markedly different one. Arrian worked from the memoirs of Alexander's own officers and produced the ...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to find your way home against impossible odds? The Trojan War has ended, but for Odysseus, the mastermind behind the Trojan Horse, the true struggle has just begun. Pursued by the wrath of Poseidon, he is pushed to the limits of human endurance across a vast, unforgiving ocean.

Have you ever wondered why the themes of heroism and wrath in these ancient epics still resonate thousands of years later? The Iliad and The Odyssey stand as the twin pillars of Western civilization. In this definitive collection, you are transported to the Bronze Age, where gods walked among men and the fate of nations hung on the edge of a sword.

Hold on tight as Greeking Out goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between! Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld—from ancient Greece and around the world—as told by the team behind the smash-hit podcast...

Discover the secrets of our past and unlock a deeper understanding of human development. Immerse yourself in the legacies of ancient civilizations and uncover the interconnectedness and impact they still hold today. Gain a comprehensive overview of the most pivotal societies that have shaped human history. Experience the achievements, beliefs, and complexities of ancient cultures through captivating narratives. Delve into the advancements of ancient China, the diverse culture of the Persian Empire, and the enduring legacies of the Maurya and Byzantine Empires. Learn about the foundational ...

Have you ever wondered why the echoes of the Trojan War and the trials of Odysseus still captivate the world today? The stories of Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus are the original blueprints for every tale of war, adventure, and resilience. In this comprehensive volume, experience the definitive epics of the ancient world.

How did Zeus come to rule the sky? How did Poseidon become the god of the sea? Learn all about the myths and legends of Greek mythology in this dramatic history. Celebrate ancient Greek mythology and civilization, where Heracles performed his twelve heroic feats and Athena defended the acropolis...

Have you ever wondered why the journey home is often the most dangerous adventure of all? The Odyssey is the cornerstone of Western literature. While the Iliad chronicled the glory of war, this sweeping saga explores the agony of the aftermath. It is the story of a hero stripped of his army and ships, left with nothing but his sharp mind and an indomitable will to survive. As Odysseus battles mythical beasts and wrathful deities across the wine-dark sea, his wife Penelope fights a different kind of war at home, holding off over a hundred suitors to preserve their fragile world.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! Get ready for 20 brand-new, tongue-in-cheek tales from Greek mythology, as told by the team behind the smash hit podcast. Want to know the greatest feats and the funniest secrets of the gods and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place. Told in...