Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Greece

The beliefs, rituals, and artistic achievements of the prodigious culture of Ancient Greece are beautifully presented here through a lively narrative, which was written by an expert on Greek cultural history. Readers are taken on a tour of myths involving Olympus, Achilles, Alexander, Odysseus, Hercules, and Perseus. They're also shown stunning Grecian architecture, including bold temples and shrines. The rites, festivals, and sacred mysteries of the Ancient Greeks are also deeply explored in this fascinating work.