Greek Mythology - the Greek Gods and Their Attributes - E-book - ePub

Greek mythology is equally unknown as well as known to all. Zeus, Athena, Cronos,... What are the links between these Gods? Who is the father of whom and to what do these deities correspond?Although incest is a common practice in the lives of the Gods, genealogy can be easily understood if it is examined from a chronological point of view. In this book, you will discover the characteristics of each god, each Titan and each mythological creature.
We will detail the physical assets of the deities and what they represent. We will see who created the Cyclops, how the womb of the goddess Hera made the Milky Way appear or why Cronos devours his children after having castrated his father. Understand the works of art that evoke the Greek and Roman Gods (Renaissance paintings, statues, vases,...) from the knowledge you will acquire.