Don Nardo

Greek Mythology Don Nardo

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-106) and index. Table of Contents: Map of Ancient Greece -- Family Tree of the Major Greek Gods -- Major Characters in Greek Mythology -- Introduction: Products of Ancient Imagination -- Chapter 1. Myths as Memories -- Chapter 2. Stories About Creation -- Chapter 3. The Heroes of Troy and Other Champions -- Chapter 4. The Will of the Gods -- Chapter 5. Greek Mythology's Enormous Legacy -- Notes -- Glossary -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author. Publisher Marketing: This new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that created them.; This new volume in Lucent's Mythology and Culture Worldwide series looks at Greek mythology, draws connections between ancient Greek culture and its myths, and explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its treasu; This new series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. These books will explain how mythology reflects the culture that created it. Each volume focuses on one cultur Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2013 (EAN 9781420506334, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Nardo, Don Noted historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about American history. Nardo lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.