Greek Mythology and Heroic Legends (Century Library)

Author: Zheng Zhenduo (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Greek and Roman mythology is the most systematic and influential mythology on human civilization. It is rich, beautiful, and has a profound impact, serving as a direct window into the origins of Western civilization. This book, compiled by the renowned Chinese litterateur Zheng Zhenduo, includes all Greek myths and heroic legends, except for the Iliad and the Odyssey. The author has meticulously organized the content, categorizing the heroes of ancient Greek mythology and legends into seven major systems: the Thessalian line, the Argive line, the Ares line, the Theban line, the Heracles line, the Athenian line, and the Pelops line. This provides Chinese readers with a straightforward and efficient way to understand the complex Greek myths and heroic legends.