Fearless women from ancient mythology; see them in action, from art of the 5th Cent. B.C.

 

All the Olympian gods and goddess are here, with many scenes of daily life: music making, dance, chariot and foot races, etc. The art is from the finest ancient vase painters.

 

Along with the Olympian goddesses - Athena, Artemis, Hera, etc., this book illustrates less familiar deities such as Dawn and Night. All are drawn from Ancient Greek art, and each picture has a line from an ancient author.

 

The greatest trip the world has ever known, all from ancient art.

 

The story is told by a boy at the games in 468 B.C. and the events are illustrated from the most beautiful ancient sources. This is a splendid introduction to the Olympics.

 

The moments of his life are illustated here, along with the golden relics of the people he conquered. His story is told by Professor John K. Anderson.

 

They were truly admired there and appeared on many vases, bronze statues, and marble reliefs. They came to Greece by way of merchant ships and Persian armies. Their knowledge of horsemanship was widely sought.

 

This is the third in our series of fabulous creatures, after Unicorns and Dragons. The pictures of the Gorgon sisters are among the prizes of Greek art.

 

Simlply told by Prof. Anderson with glorious illustrations from ancient Greece.

 

Simlply told by Prof. Anderson with glorious illustrations from ancient Greece.