Gods And Heroes Of The Greeks

Gods and Heroes of the Greeks (1974) by H.J. Rose – Sold by Crappy Old Books

Prepare to meet the dysfunctional divine in Gods and Heroes of the Greeks, H.J. Rose’s no-nonsense guide to the mythological madhouse of ancient Greece. First published decades earlier and reprinted in this trusty 1974 NEL Mentor edition, Rose trims the toga-flapping drama down to its essentials, delivering clear, scholarly summaries of the Olympians, their mortal playthings, and all the heroic chaos in between.

This is mythology without the fluff—no marble statues or incense here, just straight-up tales of incestuous gods, vengeful goddesses, tragic heroes, and the occasional monster that really should have minded its own business. Whether you’re cramming for a classics paper or just want to know why Zeus couldn’t keep it in his chiton, this book has you covered.

Condition: Slightly yellowed with the faint smell of the 1970s and someone else’s bookshelf. No actual thunderbolts included.

Crappy Old Books: For readers who like their legends used, their paperbacks creased, and their heroes flawed.

Near new condition.

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