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The essential guide to more than 540 supernatural figures of Greek mythology—as well as notable mortals—from Acantha the nymph to Zeus, king of the gods. Do you know the story behind Pandora’s Box, or the difference between Hercules and Heracles? Turn to this alphabetic encyclopedia, with more than 540 entries detailing all the major and minor characters, events, and settings of Greek mythology, from an introduction to the nymph Acantha to a succinct characterization of Zeus, the all-powerful ruler of the gods. This invaluable reference covers all types of heroes, gods, demigods, creatures, demons, and notable mortals, with their classic stories retold in riveting summaries. This comprehensive guide brings Greek mythology to life, and includes a helpful pronunciation key.
"Gods, Demigods and Demons" is a concise, yet wide-ranging encyclopedia of Greek mythology that promises hours of delight for the classics enthusiast. Names, places and events are described in exciting, briefly-told tales of the gods of the Olympian pantheon. Here too are the demigods, demons, heroes, and many of the great cycles, fables and nature myths. The entries are well-balanced, readable and informative. They evoke the majesty, as well as the all-too-human foibles, of the Greek deities and their acolytes. At the same time, they bring the colourful world of Greek myth to life without providing more detail than is required for maximum enjoyment of the stories. Whether they find themselv...
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Never underestimate the power of a stubborn witch. Bianca Monroe wants one thing: to create a Sisterhood of Protectors. She might be the only one that thinks it's a good idea. With demigods in Alkarra, and a frustrated Council attempting to usurp her father, Bianca is faced with opposition on every side. When her desire to defend the Central Network with a Sisterhood is rebuffed by everyone whose support she thought she’d have, she’s forced to find a new path. Meanwhile, the influence of god magic grows in Alkarra. Wonky magic, strangers in the land, and crumbling Network ties abound. Will Bianca assemble the support she needs to defend the Network from this unknown enemy? Or will she find the strength to forge her own path? THE RISE OF THE DEMIGODS is the sixth book in THE NETWORK SERIES. Fans of beloved, award-winning saga will be swept back into the world of Alkarra, where magic abounds and enemies are now fast at hand.
Inject the very wonderful and lively Greek and Roman myths in your children’s systems because they have tons to learn from them. This reference book features the famous demigods and their parents for your kids to meet and communicate. Widen your children’s perspectives with this book that you can get right here.
Greek mythology is fascinating! There are stories of love, bravery, sacrifice and of course, magic. But Greek mythology also reflect the cultures and traditions as well as the characteristics of what it’s like to be human and god. For your fourth grader, here’s a treat that discusses the demigods in a way that attracts and retains attention. Secure a copy today!
Percy Jackson dan Annabeth Case, para demigod Yunani, bertemu dua penyihir cilik, Carter dan Sadie Kane, yang menguasai mitologi Mesir. Seru? Kalau yang kau maksud dengan seru adalah bertarung melawan buaya raksasa, kelomang berkepala tiga, dan dewa bercelana Hawaii norak, maka ya, buku ini wajib kau baca segera! Ups, apa tadi sudah ada pembahasan tentang dewa Mesir Kuno yang berniat menguasai para dewa Yunani dan Mesir sekaligus? Nah, itu dia, si musuh yang harus ditumpas. [Mizan, Noura Books, Nourabooks, Novel, Fiksi, Fantasi, Terjemahan, Indonesia]
A bold debut novel for fans of Emma Cline's The Girls and Edan Lepucki's California--a story of love, lust, and the spaces in between, from a "captivating" (NYTBR) new voice in fiction. It is 1950, and nine-year-old Willa's sheltered childhood is about to come to an end when her mother's beau arrives with his two sons to her family's summer home in British Columbia. As Willa's older sister pairs off with the older of these boys, Willa finds herself alone in the off-kilter company of the younger, Patrick. When, one afternoon, Patrick lures Willa into a dilapidated rowboat, Willa embarks upon an increasingly damaging relationship with Patrick, one that will forever reconfigure her understandin...