Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greek Mythology
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The book "Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greek Mythology" by Italian author Giada Francia is suitable for both family reading and for young readers to independently familiarize themselves with the main characters of the myths and legends created by the people who lived on the Balkan Peninsula and the islands of the Aegean Sea. The plots, heroes, and symbolism of ancient Greek mythology have created the foundation upon which all European culture is based, from literature, art, and architecture to applied psychology and design.
The book consists of stories about 12 the most important characters of the numerous pantheon of gods and goddesses of ancient Greeks. The story of six gods and six goddesses will be interesting to the reader because they were truly a part of the everyday life of the Greeks. The gods were not only worshipped and offered gifts or sacrifices, but the Greeks believed that each city had its own patron deity - like Athena, the goddess of wisdom and courage, after whom the city of Athens is named, that deities govern certain natural elements, such as Poseidon with the seas and oceans, or grant special talent and luck, like Artemis - the goddess of hunting. People expected help from their patrons, or conversely, feared their wrath if they did something that might displease a certain deity. The Greeks endowed their gods with superhuman abilities, but at the same time with character traits typical of ordinary people. Therefore, often, under certain circumstances, the gods, omnipotent and powerful, in mythical stories behave just like ordinary people: they rejoice or get angry (when it is Poseidon, for example, a storm begins at sea), they deceive, make mistakes, and even fall in love and get jealous. The ancient Greeks dedicated solemn songs (hymns) and poetry, plays; magnificent structures: temples, altars, gardens; created sculptures that embodied their likeness, which have survived to this day.
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