Antigone Rising - The Subversive Power of the Ancient Myths (Morales Helen)(Paperback / softback)

Antigone Rising - The Subversive Power of the Ancient Myths (Morales Helen)(Paperback / softback)

A witty, inspiring reckoning with the ancient Greek and Roman myths and their legacy, from what they can illuminate about #MeToo to the radical imagery of

Hathor Rising - The Secret Power of Ancient Egypt (Roberts Alison)(Paperback / softback)

Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction (Morales Helen)(Paperback)

From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our

Antigone (Zizek Slavoj)(Paperback)

Antigone is universally celebrated as the ultimate figure of ethical resistance to the state power which oversteps its legitimate scope and as the defender of simple human dignity (more important than all political struggles). But is she really so innocent and pure? What if there is a dark side to

Egyptian Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their inventive mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book of classic

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 14: Helen Of Troy (Gates Susan)(Paperback / softback)

The story of Helen of Troy is told by Karis, serving maid to the beautiful Helen of Troy. Troy is surrounded by the Greek army and Karis sees many heroic deeds and battles. Will Troy ever be free?TreeTops Myths and Legends are a fascinating selection of the best traditional

Myths of Babylon (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling with the elements in their Flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of

The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt (Tyldesley Joyce)(Paperback / softback)

The civilization we know as Ancient Egypt stretched over three thousand years. What was life like for ancient Egyptians? What were their beliefs - and how different were they from ours? This title uses Egypt's narratives to create a panorama of its history, from the earliest settlers to the time of

Indian Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character this fantastic new book, Indian Myths, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, and reveals the boundless energy that has brought

The Power of Three / Ancient Pokmon Attack (Pokmon Super Special Flip Book: Sinnoh Region / Hoenn Region) (Mayer Helena)(Paperback)

Universe, The Gods And Mortals - Ancient Greek Myths (Vernant Jean-Pierre)(Paperback / softback)

Presents a study of Greek mythology. This book takes you from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the destiny of Oedipus and to Perseus' confrontation with the

Nart Sagas: Ancient Myths and Legends of the Circassians and Abkhazians (Colarusso John)(Paperback)

The sagas of the ancient Narts are to the Caucasus what Greek mythology is to Western civilization. This book presents, for the first time in the West, a wide selection of these fascinating myths preserved among four related peoples whose ancient cultures today survive by a thread. In ninety-two

The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths (Hansen William)(Paperback)

The first anthology to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories--from myths and fairy tales to jokes Captured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh--these are just some of the colorful

Lap of the Gods - Travels in Crete and the Aegean Islands (Dudley Jill)(Paperback / softback)

In Lap of the Gods Jill Dudley explores the ancient Greek myths and legends of Crete and other Aegean islands, describing the landscape and the individuality of each as well as the characters she

Roman Myths (Braun Eric)(Paperback / softback)

Make the mythology of Ancient Rome come to life for young readers through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations. Sidebars, facts and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of Ancient

Egyptian Myths (Braun Eric)(Paperback / softback)

Make the mythology of Ancient Egypt come to life for young readers through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations. There's Ra, the sun god who created the world, and Osiris, the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld, plus many

The Lost History of Liberalism: From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First Century (Rosenblatt Helena)(Paperback)

The changing face of the liberal creed from the ancient world to today The Lost History of Liberalism challenges our most basic assumptions about a political creed that has become a rallying cry--and a term of derision--in today's increasingly divided public square. Taking readers from ancient Rome

Antigone (Williams Roy)(Paperback)

When Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone's unruly brother, Antigone's anger quickly turns to defiance. Creon condemns her to a torturous death: she's to be buried alive. Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams takes Sophocles' play and, by placing it into a contemporary setting, brings this

Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra (Sophocles)(Paperback)

This volume of Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity, are remarkable for their lucidity and accuracy,

Ancient Egyptian Myths (Asselin Kristine Carlson)(Paperback / softback)

How did the Earth form? Why is it dark at night? Why do people get sick? Ancient Egyptians used myths to describe things they couldn't explain. Discover how Egyptians used myths to make sense of their

Greek & Roman Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the

Egyptian Myths: Meet the Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt - Jean Menziesová

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information,

Rising '44 - The Battle for Warsaw (Davies Norman)(Paperback / softback)

The story of the Warsaw Rising from the the leading British authority on the history of

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Shaw Garry J.)(Pevná vazba)

This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt's deities in the natural environment; the