Kirjahaku

Still a pool of inspiration, Greek mythology continues to serve as a muse to the modern world. With its riveting tales and colorful characters, it has endured for millenniums to inspire movies, literature, paintings and other forms of art.The very interesting Greek heroes are the subject of this eBook. Bellerophon, Achilles, Theseus, Ajax, Heracles (Hercules), Atalanta, Perseus, Odysseus and all the major Greek heroes are discussed in chapters. The fascinating tales of each hero and their participation in the Trojan War are also related in crisp detail. The book opens with a chapter discussing Homer and his literary works Iliad and Odysseys.Enriched with a wealth of riveting details, the book will do well to furnish the thirst of the curious mind.

Looking at the past through the prisms of Greek Mythology not only provides an insight into history but also exhibits the endless creativity of the human mind. The Titan gods are the lesser known gods, but they are, nonetheless, very fascinating.Enriched with a wealth of riveting tales, the eBook discusses the Titans and the primordial deities that were the forebears of all the famous Olympian gods. It relates the stories of the Titans before and after the rise of the Olympians and the monumental war of the Titanomachy. The Twelve Titans including Theia, Hyperion, Oceanus, Coeus, Cronus, Phoebe are discussed in different chapters. Interesting stories of each god are told.

Greek Mythology still remains an unparalleled tower of intrigue. The literary works of antiquity authored by phenomenal writers such as Hesiod, Sappho, and Aeschylus relate the many fascinating tales of the Greek gods and the cosmos.This eBook discusses the other Greek deities that existed besides the major Olympian gods. Eros (cupid), Nemesis, Hades, Nike, Morpheus, Hecate, Adonis, the Muses-are but a few.Chronicling unique stories of each god, the eBook familiarizes you with the distinguished traits and responsibilities of each deity, be it honorable or discreditable. Stories that highlight the rapacious character of Hades, the malignancy of Nemesis, the spellbinding looks of Adonis and many more are told.As you continue to read you will discover interesting and precious little known facts about Greek mythology. Some of its influences continue to endure in today's modern world.

Plant Earth in 50 Events, gives you an insight into Earth's greatest revolutions and some of the most groundbreaking events and inventions that got us to where we are today. The book is separated into ten chapters including the most significant eras and the five most impacting events in each them chronologically. As you will see, the first few events will cover geological events, however, these are essential to understanding how and why we are here now. Some of the historical events listed are not just a one-time occurrence, but are the result of a much more definitive moment in history that have ultimately affected our present lives. These said events are sometimes not the most well-known ones, but what happened in those events clarifies their true significance. The same goes for historic figures, it is because of their well-known and appreciated accomplishments, that it is time to shed light on some of the less famous ones, so we don't forget their virtues. This approach is similar to the "butterfly-effect", when the butterfly's wings eventually causes a hurricane.