Olympus Star Chronicle (Volume 11)

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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: SBS TV Korea·Bestselling Masterpiece; CCTV·Hot Hit; Bonus Enchanted Sticker! Western Brilliant Classic Civilization, Modern Stylish 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 the gods and the divine world in the image of humans. In Greek mythology, except for a few evil figures who appear monstrous, most gods have human forms and human-like emotions. The difference is that gods are stronger and immortal than humans. At the same time, people also placed the gods in 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 system. They live on Mount Olympus, the highest peak in northern Greece, ruling the earth, sky, and sea. They are both independent of human existence and interact with humans, sometimes doing good and sometimes doing evil. They even intermarry with humans, giving rise to many great heroes. Humans themselves are independent. They resist the rule of the gods but sometimes seek their help. This series, "Olympus Star Legends," collects some of the most exciting stories from Greek mythology. The stories cover the creation of the universe, the establishment of the divine world led by Zeus, the development of human civilization, and the relationships and interactions between gods and humans. These stories are captivating, promoting good over evil, praising the greatness of wisdom, the spirit of human progress, and sincere love. They enrich our imagination and inspire us, bringing joy and enlightenment.
——Wang Huansheng, Researcher at the Institute of Foreign Literature, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, participated in the Trojan War. Odysseus and his crew encountered the attack of the monster Scylla on their way home. They barely escaped. Starving and exhausted, they ignored the prophet's warning and ate a cow belonging to Apollo, resulting in punishment. They were all drowned at the bottom of the sea. Odysseus set foot on his homeland alone. However, greater challenges awaited Odysseus.