Mythologica: An encyclopedia of gods, monsters, and mortals from ancient Greece.Explore the colorful lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, earth-dwelling mortals, and terrifying monsters as you journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena to the brave and bold Odysseus, from the deathly effective Medusa to the tragic Prometheus, discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today. Each spread presents a mythological figure, including their name in Greek, their key attributes, and a summary of their story, plus additional facts. You'll also learn about famous mythical tales and historical events like the Odyssey, the Trojan War, and the story of the Argonauts. The art is really spectacular in this one.Each spread presents a figure from the myths, including their name in Greek, their defining attributes, and a summary of their story, along with multiple sidelights that provide additional facts. Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of famous mythological tales and historical events, like the Odyssey, the Trojan War, and the story of the Argonauts.Written by Stephen P. Kershaw Illustrated by Victoria ToppingOversized Hardcover book, 112 pages.
