THE MOS BEAUTIFUL BOOK ABOUT GREEK MYTHS
349558
Oh, I love this book it's fantastic, the best book about greek myths ever, nice pictures,
absolutely must have.
2550581
A great way to introduce young people into the Greek culture that is so interwoven with our daily lives. Young children who read this book will have an easy introduction to a lasting foundation that will give them broader insight into a world that is filled with allusions to the Iliad and the Odyssey - things that children who have not been introduced to this world often miss. The illustrations by Alice and Martin Provensen are unforgettably beautiful and classic with motion that invites the observer to carry on to the next moment: horses and men fall in battle, the gods look on, Odysseus keeps an eye on the cyclops while his men prepare their escape, a map of the world at Homer's time with Greece at the center of the universe. Golden Books almost has a cultural obligation to re release this great children's book.
1187208
If you like Greek mythology, then I think you'll love this book. So many of Greek mythology's best characters are in DESTINED. And seriously, I can't help but love how Ms. Harrell took all of my favorite Greek myths and incorporated them into this story to make them so stinkin' faulous!

The main protagonists Psyche and Eros--you may know him as Cupid--are great together! Psyche wins me over with the beauty of a goddess, but the kindness of a saint. She's definitely flawed, but not in a way that makes her unlikeable. Eros, on the other hand, can't seem to let go of his past. It's the standard, "she did me wrong, now all girls are evil", stance. But, I can, safely, say both of these two have the absolute best of intentions throughout the entire story, but it just seems like everything keeps going wrong for them!

But, if I'm going to be honest, my favorite surprise of this book was Aphrodite. I think she may just be the most complex character in the entire book. And the way she gets used as a tool to form this story, is flawless. Absolutely amazing.

The reason I didn't give DESTINED five stars is because I feel like if you are a stranger, in any way, to Greek mythology, you may miss out on this book. There are so many references to Greek myths in here that aren't EXACTLY explained that someone, NOT up on their Greek, may be confused.
2886321
Frankly, I thought I knew Greek mythology. I thought I knew about all those stories. But this book it comepletely and utterly changed my insight on mythology.

Told from the POV of Percy Jackson, this book gives hilarious perspective on Greeks. I loved how vivid the stories and pictures were. Yeah, don't judge a book by its cover. This cover was vibrant, colorful, and detailed. And the boom was full of vibrancy, color, and detail.

I only have a few compliants. For one, some content in this book is not appropriate to read to your 2-year old before bedtime. Also, the stories aren't accurate in some ways. For an example, if Medusa wasn't even alive yet, how did Aegis have her face on it when Pallas was killed? And if Hermes invented the turtle, how did he use it when he was a baby?

Overall, though, this book is a great read and a wonderful new installment.
3012187
I'm only about halfway through this book and I love it. I've been looking for a book that has greek mythology in a modern setting (kinda like Gods Behaving Badly) into the story for a long time and I am so glad that I found this one! It's a really great book and if you like greek gods, evil cults, and wondering gorgons,you should give this a read.
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I have given this book to several girls because it offers a diverse, multicultural array of stories about female goddesses, and let's face it -- most girls aren't exposed to such role models, even from the "goddess" world.  Also, the artwork is exquisite -- if you're a fan of Trina Schart  Hyman's art (and I'm a huge fan), you'll find her work here as beautiful as ever, but in a different style than most of her other books; it was one of her last works, I believe, and she used more of a collage, multimedia technique rather than her usual pen-and-color approach. (I was lucky enough to see some original art from this book and it was simply stunning.) A gorgeous, inspiring gift for any girl -- or boy!
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This wonderful book tells the story of the Greek Myths in a way that is fun for children and adults.  The book is also filled with first class art which adds a richness to the stories.

Myths are very important for society, they provide an easy to remember set of guidelines for action in various social situations and occasionally provides an entertaining story that illuminates to condition of humanity.
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As a lover of mythology I can say that Heather Lyons has a very fun take on the gods and goddesses.  The story of Medusa and Hermes is a true love story.  The interactions with the other characters of the book added to the story and to be truthful I am hoping for their stories to be written as well by Ms. Lyons.
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This book was a beautiful, wonderfully detailed account of the Goddess and women's mysteries combined with a new and interesting twist to Jesus and the Magdalane. I loved Elizabeth's book Return to the Goddess so when I saw she had a new book out I had to purchase it right away and I was not disappointed. I especially love her ability to describe the sacredness of Women's MoonBlood which is unfortunatly such a taboo in our culture.  We need more positive books that can speak candidly and in a honorable way of this part of the women's mysteries.  Meave's character was so much fun and I can't remember a book that made me smile and laugh so much.  The Crows/The Morrigan were very interesting to me as well.  Of all of her books this is truely on of Elizabeth's most vivid and easily flowing book to date. I just flew through the book.  I highly recommend, especially to other Goddess women.
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The Gatekeeper's Sons by Eva Pohler is a fascinating read that manages to entwine Greek mythology and modern life.  I have always been a fan of mythology and I love reading about the gods and goddesses.  This book impressed me because it was well researched and gave a lot of respect to mythology.
The story follows Therese, a 15 year old girl, who witnesses her parents' deaths and dreams about two young men, Hip and Than.  She later comes to learn that Hip (short for Hypnos) and Than (short for Thanatos) are the sons of Hades.  Therese and Than have an instant connection and Than reaches out to Therese in the mortal world, hoping to make her his wife.
I loved the characters that Ms. Pohler created.  Therese was such a strong character and a wonderful protagonist.  Than was so serious and sweet and devoted to Therese.  I loved seeing how Than grew to understand humans as he spent time with Therese in the mortal world.
I also loved the personalities that Ms. Pohler gave each of the gods and goddesses.  I've always loved Poseidon and I loved his interactions with Therese.
The ending definitely left me wanting to read more about Than and Therese and I am ready to start reading The Gatekeeper's Challenge as soon as I finish writing this review.
If you enjoy romance and action, mythology and magic, then you should definitely read this book.
2880946
This was one of the most beautiful books that I've had the pleasure of reading - the artwork, illustrations, calligraphy, and layout was stunning. Each page is a separate piece of art and the format is an incredible way to bring the stories to life.

It was interesting to see the weaving of different mythic narratives, from the shared heritage of Islam and the Judeo-Christian stories, to bringing in mysticism and alchemy and having those ideas/stories shed light on the main stories. There are many deep philosophical ideas brought in yet it doesn't seem forced.

While some might have reservations due to the more graphic scenes or depictions of sexuality, love, religion, and society, I think if anything, Thompson gives us a great starting point for discussion rather than forcing any one narrative portrayed in the work. If anything, it reveals humankind's depravity at its worst while revealing the very best of love.
2489162
This book is so funny, but it still is talking about the Greek myths/gods. When you read it once, you want to keep on reading it. It also has so many funny side components. It is like the normal books about Percy Jackson's adventure, but it focuses on giving you information, nor a story. I recommend this book to anyone that wants to know about the myths and the gods of Greece.
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Soulkiss
By RJ Thompson

I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.

I love Greek mythology. Absolutely adore it. So when I had the opportunity to read and review this book I jumped at the chance. It did not disappoint. I loved that it was about soul mates with meddling Greek Gods mixed in. I was able to see that what I once imagined Apollo and Aphrodite to be like come to life on these pages. I loved that I was able to laugh and worry for whether or not Arcaeus and Arianna would end up together. I adored seeing Ariannas strength grow throughout the book. R Thompson was able to weave a beautiful world that I could envision and felt comfortable in even though it was set in the past. I really hope that there might be more books like this coming.
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I love books about Greek mythology. I love books about ancient Greek histoory. So when the two are done well, you have a winner on your hands. And Gail Strickland's homework has certainly paid off in the first volume of her Oracle of Delphi Trilogy, "Night of Pan."

It takes place after the slaughter of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae by King Xerxes. Meanwhile, 15 year old Thaleiahas has begun to have dreadful visions concerning the fate of Greece. These visions reveal her to be the chosen of the gods and the next Pythia. Heady stuff for a young girl who must quickly find her strength as the priests want her dead and the people she grew up no longer see her as one of their own.

This is a terrific read for young adults who are interested in mythology or fantasy. They, like myself, will find themselves looking forward to the next volume in the series.

i was given a free copy of this book by the publisher and NetGalley in return for an honest review.
2047354
Wonderful book. We purchased this for our 6 year old who has been interested in Greek mythology lately. He LOVES it and looks forward to reading it
with us each night. He enjoys the pen and ink illustrations as well.  It's really well written and keeps us interested.
2985294
I really liked this. Moving descriptions of life before, during and after Nazi-occupied Greece, with all the sweet details of daily life, and the hard chores, and community life, all painting such a lovely, and then horrible scene. I skipped over the history the first time through - this book, in addition to being a memoir, includes a summary of Greek history from 500BC to the present, including the current economic crisis. It's a book that touches you and teaches you at the same time. A little repetitive in parts. But the language is beautiful - hard to believe it was written by a non-native English speaker, even with editing. It just flows.
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beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. you may want a little knowledge of Greek myth to keep track of all of the names but it isn't necessary.