The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jenny March

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths

Jenny March

590 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous informative slow-paced
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What were the twelve labours of Herakles? Why did Zeus turn himself into a shower of gold? What was the name of the guard-dog of the Underworld? Which two-faced Roman god gave his name to the month January? What is the answer to the riddle of the ...

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based on 143 reviews

Moods

informative: 94%

adventurous: 47%

reflective: 29%

dark: 17%

challenging: 11%

emotional: 11%

inspiring: 11%

mysterious: 11%

relaxing: 5%


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