Victory of the Heroes -- Greek and Roman Mythology: Greek and Roman Mythology

Author: Wang Baoquan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This is a unique world history. Each book is filled with fascinating stories at the core of a culture, mysterious rituals, wrathful gods, and the pursuit of ghosts and symbols of magic—elements rarely found in most historical books. In the early days of humanity, how did people around the world attempt to explain life, death, creation, love, and other mysterious phenomena of life? The myths in the book are crucial for understanding these perspectives, as they are the intersection of imagination and history, wisdom and experience, and also the meeting point of dreams and reality.
In short, the stories told here have been passed down for millennia and remain deeply unforgettable due to their enduring vitality.
Each book is filled with images of sacred sites, symbols, artworks, and mythical figures. For example, you will see the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, the Holy Grail said to have been used by Jesus, and the shamanic masks of the Native Americans of the Americas. Additionally, each book includes historical overviews, maps, and more. The titles span across time and space.
These books are the crystallization of human thought and experience over millennia, a compilation of human wisdom. They are not just a series of books but embody rich content that celebrates and extends the essence of humanity and the essence of humanity's greatest dreams. You will find yourself unable to put them down, repeatedly picking them up for enjoyment, inspiration, and enlightenment. Most importantly, these stories will provide us with a fresh perspective on history and the world. Due to the curse of the gods, King Oedipus of Greece killed his father and married his mother; Hercules, the mightiest man in the world, performed a series of astonishing deeds to atone for the murder of his wife and children; Jason, leading the Argonauts to seek the Golden Fleece, was convinced that he would one day ascend the throne of kings; the beautiful Greek queen Helen and the Trojan prince Paris eloped, which led to the decade-long Trojan War between Troy and Greece. These stories are all taken from the magnificent book The Triumph of Heroes—Greek and Roman Myths, which showcases the brilliant imagination and extraordinary creativity of the creators of Greek and Roman mythology as they shaped heroes who transcended ordinary life. This book is part of the Myths and Humanity series. The series aims to explore the cultural layers of world myths and their historical roots in a hierarchical manner.