Olympus Star Chronicle (Volume 12)

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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: SBS TV Korea·Bestselling Masterpiece; CCTV·Highly Acclaimed; Bonus: Shininji Sticker! Western Brilliant Classic Civilization, Modern Fresh Fashion Interpretation! Ancient Greece is one of the world's most famous ancient civilizations, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage. Mythology is one of the most important aspects. Greek mythology is incredibly diverse. The ancient Greeks imagined gods in human forms and envisioned the divine world based on human appearances. In Greek mythology, except for a few evil figures who appear monstrous, most gods have human forms and human-like emotions, differing only in that they are stronger and immortal than humans. At the same time, people also placed gods within a certain social structure. For example, the Olympian pantheon, like ancient human society itself, is a divine society led by Zeus, characterized by a clan-like structure. They reside on Mount Olympus, the highest peak in northern Greece, ruling over the earth, sky, and sea. They are both independent of human existence and interact with humans, sometimes doing good and sometimes causing harm. They even intermarry with humans, giving rise to many great heroes. Humans themselves are independent. They resist divine rule while sometimes seeking divine assistance. This series, "Olympus Star Legends," collects some of the most captivating stories from Greek mythology. The stories cover the creation of the universe, the establishment of the godly world led by Zeus, the development of human civilization, and the relationships and interactions between gods and humans. These stories are engaging, promoting good over evil, praising the greatness of wisdom, the spirit of human progress, and sincere love. They enrich our imagination and offer inspiration, bringing joy and enlightenment. —Wang Huansheng, Researcher at the Institute of Foreign Literature, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Do you know why the narcissus represents self-admiration? Do you know which sprite transformed into a lantern flower? Do you know who solved the Sphinx's riddle? Do you know why Medusa is so ugly? Come join the Olympus Story Club! The answers are in the tales told by the gods. Besides stories about flowers and monsters, there are many wonderful stories about constellations as well.