{"product_id":"the-greek-gods-and-their-worlds-hardcover","title":"The Greek Gods and Their Worlds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan Deacy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndré Ducci\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Worlds of the Greek Gods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the Greek gods have captivated the imagination of readers with their complex personalities and timeless myths. \u003cb\u003eThe Greek Gods and Their Worlds\u003c\/b\u003e offers a fresh perspective, exploring not just the well-known stories, but delving into the distinct domains and nuanced lives of the gods. This thematic journey reveals the realms they ruled, their origins, relationships, and the unique way they shaped ancient mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy showing the gods in the realms they inhabit, readers will gain a richer understanding of their individual traits, with fresh retellings of iconic myths in context--making them easier to understand, remember, and relate to. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough thirteen insightful chapters, you'll explore: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe drunken world of Dionysos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mournful world of Demeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe audacious world of Apollo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dreamy world of Hermes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seductive world of Aphrodite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bloody world of Ares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wild world of Artemis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe violent world of Athena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe jealous world of Hera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wondrous world of Hephaistos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe turbulent world of Poseidon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inherited world of Zeus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fiery world of Hestia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is enhanced with vibrant illustrations and a rich selection of mythological sources, from hymns and epic poems to ancient art, offering a vivid window into the gods' powerful, enigmatic worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith potential for expansion into Norse, Roman, and Celtic mythologies, \u003cb\u003eThe Greek Gods and Their Worlds\u003c\/b\u003e is a must-have for anyone fascinated by ancient mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusan Deacy is Professor Emerita of Roehampton University, Honorary Professor at Bristol University, Honorary Visiting Fellow at Leicester University, and Associate Fellow of the Institute of Classical Studies in London. She won a National Teaching Fellowship in 2015 in recognition of the 'outstanding impact' of her practice. Her scholarship on ancient religion (especially gods), mythology and culture has been influential since the 1990s, and her recent publications include What Would Hercules Do? Lessons for Autistic Children Using Classical Myth (2023) and 'Down the sinkhole: the Lernean Hydra\" in The Oxford Handbook of Monsters in Classical Myth (2024). Her forthcoming publications include the monograph A Traitor to her Sex? Athena the Trickster for Oxford University Press and Classical Mythology: A Textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndré Ducci\u003c\/b\u003e is a Brazilian comic artist based in Italy, author of the books \u003ci\u003eFim do Mundo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrande\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFanfare\u003c\/i\u003e published in Brazil and Europe.\u003cbr\u003eHis illustrations feature in the books \u003ci\u003eTalking History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGreat Minds\u003c\/i\u003e and the Emmy winner PBS shorts \"Cornerstones\". \u003cbr\u003eHe is now publishing the webcomic \u003ci\u003eRed from the Black Woods\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e------------------------------------ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWebsite: andreducci.art.br\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @andre_ducci \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 9.61 x 7.64 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978243932461,"sku":"9781836000648","price":32.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/b-kOL_sMwV9781836000648.webp?v=1775801230","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-greek-gods-and-their-worlds-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}