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Pantheon

Gods and Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World

Author: Philippa Lewis   Series: Wooden Books U.K. Series

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The Essential Pocket Guide.

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The Essential Pocket Guide.

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Description

How many Muses are there? Who were the original twelve Titans? Why is Zeus (Jupiter) associated with power stations, and Poseidon (Neptune) with salt-cellars? Who were Aphrodite's (Venus') handmaidens? In this beautiful little book, packed with helpful details and rare early illustrations, picture-researcher Philippa Lewis reveals the fabulous deities of the Classical world, their colourful characters, memorable stories and visual attributes, showing how the immortals live on even today.

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Awards

Winner of 1st Prize (Best Series) - New York Book Show 2007

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Critic Reviews

Wooden Books are: "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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About the Author

Philippa Lewis is a writer, photographer and picture editor. She is the author of A Dictionary of Ornament; A Guide to House Design in Britain; Everything you can do in the Garden without Actually Gardening: Everyman's Castle; as well as Portals (in this series). She divides her time between Paris and the Orkneys.

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Product Details

Publisher
Wooden Books
Published
15th September 2023
Pages
64
ISBN
9781907155499

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