Greek mythology

Author: (French) Grimal
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Publishing Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The world-famous "Je sais quoi?" series is a popular encyclopedic knowledge series compiled and published by the University of France Press since 1941. Over the past half-century, with the continuous development of scientific knowledge, the series has expanded its topics and updated its content, covering all fields of social sciences and natural sciences as well as various aspects of human life. Since the authors of the series are renowned experts and scholars in their respective fields, each book is written in an accessible yet profound manner, combining knowledge with entertainment. To date, the series has published over 3,000 titles and has had a significant global impact, translated into more than 40 languages. "Je sais quoi?" originally comes from a quote by the 16th-century French philosopher Montaigne. It not only illustrates the boundless nature of knowledge but also reflects the thirst for knowledge during the Renaissance. In 1941, France was in a critical period. The University of France Press chose this phrase as the series' name, publishing the books not only to meet the needs of university teaching and student reading under the special circumstances of the war but also, undoubtedly, to popularize knowledge, inspire people's enthusiasm for reading, and revitalize the French nation. Today, our country is in a new era of advancing toward modernization, and the entire nation is striving to build a prosperous and strong socialist country. We believe that selectively translating and publishing this series will also play its due role for us. This book attempts to provide readers with a concise overview of Greek mythology in a short time. In its limited pages, it introduces the mythological genealogy, the stories of the gods on Mount Olympus, and the legendary tales of heroes. At the same time, it also tells us about the long history of these myths being adapted and supplemented, as well as their current status. The author, in a succinct manner, transforms the reading experience into a process of understanding and reflection, leaving readers with a lasting impression.