The Universe, The Gods And Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths by Jean-Pierre Vernant

The Universe, The Gods And Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths

Jean-Pierre Vernant

224 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

nonfiction history philosophy challenging informative inspiring slow-paced
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In this engrossing retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his profound knowledge of the subject with brilliant and original story-telling. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of Chaos, Vernant continues with the castration of U...

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informative 100%
adventurous 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

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medium 35%
slow 28%

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