Pantheon :Gods and Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World - Wooden Books U.K. Series
Pantheon :Gods and Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World - Wooden Books U.K. Series
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15 September, 2023
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How many Muses are there? Who were the original twelve Titans? Why is Zeus (Jupiter) associated with power stations, and Poseidon (Neptune) with salt-cellars? Who were Aphrodite's (Venus') handmaidens? In this beautiful little book, packed with helpful details and rare early illustrations, picture-researcher Philippa Lewis reveals the fabulous deities of the Classical world, their colourful characters, memorable stories and visual attributes, showing how the immortals live on even today.
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Winner of 1st Prize (Best Series) - New York Book Show 2007
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781907155499 |
| ISBN10 | 190715549X |
| Number Of Pages | 64 |
| Item Weight | 100 g |
| Product Dimensions | 125 x 155 x 8 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Wooden Books |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Philippa Lewis is a writer, photographer and picture editor. She is the author of A Dictionary of Ornament; A Guide to House Design in Britain; Everything you can do in the Garden without Actually Gardening: Everyman's Castle; as well as Portals (in this series). She divides her time between Paris and the Orkneys.