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Title: Universe, The Gods And Mortals Condition: New Subtitle: Ancient Greek Myths Author: Jean-Pierre Vernant Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 1861973993 EAN: 9781861973993 ISBN: 9781861973993 Edition: Main Publisher: Profile Books Ltd Genre: Society & Culture Topic: Language & Reference Release Date: 01/10/2002 Description: In this engrossing retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his profound knowledge of the subject with brilliant and original story-telling. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of Chaos, Vernant continues with the castration of Uranus, the war between the Titans and the gods of Olympus, the wily ruses of Prometheus and Zeus, and the creation of Pandora, the first woman. His narrative takes us from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the terrible destiny of Oedipus and to Perseus's confrontation with the Gorgons. Jean-Pierre Vernant has devoted himself to the study of Greek mythology. In recounting these tales, he unravels for us their multiple meanings and brings to life cherished figures of legend whose stories lie at the origin of our civilization. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 196mm Item Length: 128mm Item Width: 16mm Item Weight: 160g Release Year: 2002 Missing Information?
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