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Mythology For Dummies

Authors:

Amy Hackney Blackwell ,

Christopher W. Blackwell

Overview

Discover (or rediscover!) history’s greatest myths and legends

From Grendel and Beowulf to Poseidon, Medusa, and Hercules, the gods, monsters, and heroes of mythology are endlessly weird and fascinating. And if you’re looking for a helpful companion to this wild collection of creatures, humans, and deities, you’ve found it! Mythology For Dummies delivers the straight goods on history’s most popular myths, helping you make sense of even the most complicated ancient stories.

You’ll learn about the origins of your favorite myths, their cultural impact, and more. Discover:

The coolest mythological characters, including intrepid Odysseus, the volatile gods of Mount Olympus, and Thor and Loki
How ancient mythology intersects with our daily lives in pop culture, high culture, and everything in between
Mythological destinations, like Atlantis, and famous sites from Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology

An engrossing guide to some of the most enduring and interesting tales from throughout history, Mythology For Dummies serves up the inside scoop on almost every myth or legend you’d care to learn more about.

Discover (or rediscover!) history’s greatest myths and legends

From Grendel and Beowulf to Poseidon, Medusa, and Hercules, the gods, monsters, and heroes of mythology are endlessly weird and fascinating. And if you’re looking for a helpful companion to this wild collection of creatures, humans, and deities, you’ve found it! Mythology For Dummies delivers the straight goods on history’s most popular myths, helping you make sense of even the most complicated ancient stories.

You’ll learn about the origins of your favorite myths, their cultural impact, and more. Discover:

The coolest mythological characters, including intrepid Odysseus, the volatile gods of Mount Olympus, and Thor and Loki
How ancient mythology intersects with our daily lives in pop culture, high culture, and everything in between
Mythological destinations, like Atlantis, and famous sites from Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology

An engrossing guide to some of the most enduring and interesting tales from throughout history, Mythology For Dummies serves up the inside scoop on almost every myth or legend you’d care to learn more about.

Mythology For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Many cultures create a mythology to help explain the workings of the world. Western civilization is most familiar with the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology, who have comparable powers, but different names. And mythology is created often in response to human history, so a historical timeline can be a good reference to have.

About The Authors

Amy Hackney Blackwell, PhD, has spent her career producing educational content on science, history, and the law.

Christopher W. Blackwell, PhD, is the Louis G. Forgione University Professor of Classics at Furman University.

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