Myths Behind Words - Greek Mythology in English Words and Expressions by A. Zaphiriou (ed.) - 2018

Athens: Aeora, 2018. Brand new. In English and ancient Greek. Soft cover, 17 cm, 132 pp., ill. ISBN: 978-618-5048-89-1.

Like the constellations in the sky, words such as 'aphrodisiac', 'hybris', 'museum', 'galaxy' and 'mentor' each contain within them a story, if only you knew to look closely. This collection retells the myths behind common words and expressions in English, bringing to life the heroes, monsters and gods whose deeds and battles have left a hidden mark on our language. Compiling more than 75 myths, the stories in this book feature well-known figures such as Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Hercules, Achilles, the Amazons, Medusa and the Minotaur. The entries are supplemented with original illustration reproductions of scenes from ancient pottery, and include translations from ancient Greek epics such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Argonautica and Theogony.

CONTENTS:

Cosmogony
Immortals
Hades
Heroes
The Iliad & The Odyssey

Index

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