The twelve great Olympians ruled the universe, each with a distinct personality and domain. Zeus was often unfaithful, leading to many myths about his mortal children and the jealous wrath of his wife, Hera.
Edith Hamilton's Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes is a definitive collection that weaves together a cohesive narrative from various ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse sources. It traces the transition from primitive brutality to a more "humanized" world where gods resemble people in both appearance and flawed character. I. The Beginning of the World Mythology : Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, ...
Hamilton highlights that Greek myths often lack the dark sorcery of other cultures, focusing instead on beautiful enchantresses and human intelligence. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The twelve great Olympians ruled the universe, each