MYTHOLOGICA AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GODS, MONSTERS AND MORTALS FROM ANCIENT GREECE /ANGLAIS (WIDE EYED)

Written by Steve Kershaw. Illustrated by Victoria Topping. Discover the lives of 50 powerful gods and goddess, earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters as we journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, this is the perfect introduction to 50 of the most exciting characters of ancient Greek Mythology. Featuring full colour artwork from the brilliantly talented Victoria Topping and written by Dr Stephen Kershaw, prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters and gods. Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other. Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping color from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr. Stephen Kershaw. Uncover 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 and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today. Each boldly designed 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. An electrifying visual portrayal of each figure transports you directly into their wild world. With over 18,000 followers on Instagram, Victoria Topping's artwork is a fusion of technological and traditional techniques that combines photography, painting, and cut-paper collage to perfectly express the blending of human and fantastic traits from which mythical beings are made. The thrilling images and digestible text provide the perfect introduction to the lively world of Greek mythology and a beautiful display reference for the whole family . Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic, and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters, and gods. An Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Greek Mythology Like No Other, Mythologica Features Startlingly Beautiful And Exquisitely Otherworldly Portraits Of Mythological Characters In Eye-popping Color From Artist Victoria Topping And Authoritative Text From Classics Scholar And Greek Mythology Expert Dr. Stephen Kershaw. Uncover 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 And Her Meddlesome Ways To The Brave And Bold Odysseus And His Remarkable Journey Home, Discover Why These Incredible Stories Are Still A Part Of Our Culture Today. Listed Alphabetically, Each Boldly Designed 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. An Electrifying Visual Portrayal Of Each Figure Transports You Directly Into Their Wild World. Victoria Topping's Artwork Is A Fusion Of Technological And Traditional Techniques That Combines Photography, Painting, And Cut-paper Collage To Perfectly Express The Blending Of Human And Fantastic Traits From Which Mythical Beings Are Made. The Thrilling Images And Digestible Text Provide The Perfect Introduction To The Lively World Of Greek Mythology. Prepare To Be Amazed As You Uncover The Epic, Heroic, And Sometimes Terrible Lives Of Mortals, Monsters, And Gods. An illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other, Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping colour from artist Victoria Topping and authoritative text from Classics scholar and Greek mythology expert Dr Stephen Kershaw. Uncover the colourful 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 and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today. Listed alphabetically, each boldly designed 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... An illustrated encyclopedia of characters from Greek mythology, arranged alphabetically and broken down into three key categories. Uncover the lives of 50 powerful gods and goddess, earth-dwelling mortals and terrifying monsters as we journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, this is the perfect introduction to 50 of the most exciting characters of ancient Greek Mythology. Featuring full colour artwork from the brilliantly talented Victoria Topping and written by Dr Stephen Kershaw, prepare to be amazed as you uncover the epic, heroic and sometimes terrible lives of mortals, monsters and gods GODS Zeus Hera MYTH - The Twelve Labours of Heracles Athena Apollo Artemis Poseidon Aphrodite Hephaestus Hermes Dionysus Hades Demeter and Persephone Ares Gaia The Muses The Fates Prometheus Pan MORTALS Eros Penelope MYTH - The Odyssey Narcissus Oedipus Pandora Icarus Midas Cassandra Orpheus Helen Achilles Hector MYTH - The Trojan War The Amazons Jason Medea MYTH - The Argonauts MONSTERS Cyclops Argos The Hydra The Centaurs Typhon The Griffin The Giants Chimaera The Hundred-Handers Medusa The Minotaur Cerberus The Sirens The Harpies The Phoenix Talos Pegasus