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Presenting the newest discovery in the series with the Midas touch — a mythical exploration fit for the gods
In the early nineteenth century, an English nobleman embarked on a tour of the sites of ancient Greece. He brought as his guide a primer on Greek myths written by his friend Lady Hestia Evans, a devotee of Lord Byron who had recently taken the same voyage. In the true Romantic spirit, Lady Hestia’s book was not only lavishly illustrated but also boasted many paper crafts and novelties, including a card game featuring the twelve Olympians, an oak-leaf oracle of Zeus, a pop-up Pandora’s box (with hope still inside), a booklet retelling the tale of Odysseus, a piece of the Golden Fleece, a gold OBOLOS coin to pay the ferryman on the River Styx, and many more flaps, foldouts, and other surprises. The nobleman added his own witty comments and drawings along the way, but seems to have wished for something odd at the Delphic oracle: as the book nears its end, it slowly begins to turn . . .to gold. Now, for lovers of Greek myths and those just discovering their timeless power, this fascinating volume is faithfully reproduced with all its Romantic ambience, clever wit and novelty features intact. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
In the early nineteenth century, an English nobleman embarked on a tour of the sites of ancient Greece. He brought as his guide a primer on Greek myths written by his friend Lady Hestia Evans, a devotee of Lord Byron who had recently taken the same voyage. In the true Romantic spirit, Lady Hestia’s book was not only lavishly illustrated but also boasted many paper crafts and novelties, including a card game featuring the twelve Olympians, an oak-leaf oracle of Zeus, a pop-up Pandora’s box (with hope still inside), a booklet retelling the tale of Odysseus, a piece of the Golden Fleece, a gold OBOLOS coin to pay the ferryman on the River Styx, and many more flaps, foldouts, and other surprises. The nobleman added his own witty comments and drawings along the way, but seems to have wished for something odd at the Delphic oracle: as the book nears its end, it slowly begins to turn . . .to gold. Now, for lovers of Greek myths and those just discovering their timeless power, this fascinating volume is faithfully reproduced with all its Romantic ambience, clever wit and novelty features intact. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After my daughter received Egyptology and instantly fell in love with it I have bought several more since and have bought Mythology for her this Christmas.
It has some lovely illustrations of various ancient Greek Gods such as Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. It includes the story of the wooden horse of Troy as well as an interesting map of Ancient Greece and a stunning representation in shiny gold of a magnificent death mask.
It has a beautiful blue front cover, with a stunning picture, embossed in gold, with little blue glass globules and a lovely gold feather built into the last page and is of superb quality as all these 'ology' books are. It has lots of information, so I feel it would be more suitable for an older child as it would be too much information for a small child.
I can't praise these books highly enough and they cannot fail to appeal to older children due to their format. How I wish there had books like this when I was young!
It has some lovely illustrations of various ancient Greek Gods such as Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. It includes the story of the wooden horse of Troy as well as an interesting map of Ancient Greece and a stunning representation in shiny gold of a magnificent death mask.
It has a beautiful blue front cover, with a stunning picture, embossed in gold, with little blue glass globules and a lovely gold feather built into the last page and is of superb quality as all these 'ology' books are. It has lots of information, so I feel it would be more suitable for an older child as it would be too much information for a small child.
I can't praise these books highly enough and they cannot fail to appeal to older children due to their format. How I wish there had books like this when I was young!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought Egyptology last year for my children aged 9 and 8 and they still love it and use it for research for their history and geography lessons.
Mythology is the latest addition and again it is a beautifully illustrated volume with plenty of boxes to open and objects to find. These books really are exceptional and well made, the sort of thing that stimulates children to read again.
Mythology is the latest addition and again it is a beautifully illustrated volume with plenty of boxes to open and objects to find. These books really are exceptional and well made, the sort of thing that stimulates children to read again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this for my ten year old daughter. This is her review.
I love this book. It is very interesting and fun all at the same time. The fact cards inside are great to keep in your pocket. Pandoras box is fun you either open it or not. I did, but I'll let you see for yourselves what happens. The map inside tells you where everything in old Greece is.
The gold feather at the back of the book is actually a pen. The cardboard gold oak leaves in an envelope means you can ask Zeus your fate. The cardboard silver coin in the envelope looks very real. Even though the coin and oak leaves are very nice and the cardboard is very strong.
A must buy for any ology fan! Another great success for the ology series.
Buy this book!
I love this book. It is very interesting and fun all at the same time. The fact cards inside are great to keep in your pocket. Pandoras box is fun you either open it or not. I did, but I'll let you see for yourselves what happens. The map inside tells you where everything in old Greece is.
The gold feather at the back of the book is actually a pen. The cardboard gold oak leaves in an envelope means you can ask Zeus your fate. The cardboard silver coin in the envelope looks very real. Even though the coin and oak leaves are very nice and the cardboard is very strong.
A must buy for any ology fan! Another great success for the ology series.
Buy this book!
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This is a good quality book at a good price,unfortunately got lost in the post but when notified replacement was here the next day.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. H. Craig
Print error?
My son was really looking forward to this book..he got all the way through to the back pages where there seemed to be gold colour going across the pages. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mand
Great book and in super condition
A super book, the pictures are fantastic and keep children captivated and intrigued. An excellent tool to have if your child is doing Myths and Legends at Primary school.
Published 6 months ago by Sogs
Well worth it
My eight year old son loved this book. There is so much in it that he often refers to it and is fascinated by the articles on the gods. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mum of twin boys
mythology(ology series)
My 9 y old son absolutely loves these books. Would very strongly recommened the whole series. We both enjoyed reading this book and learnt sooo much. Read more
Published 16 months ago by nixon
Greeat set of books
The 'ology series are great. My 12 year old daughter cannot get enough of them!!!
Published on 4 May 2010 by kw
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My son had the Egyptology book which was inspirational in his imagination. He was over the moon when he saw this.
Item delivered quickly in perfect condition and as described. Read more
Item delivered quickly in perfect condition and as described. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by A. T. Place
It's good!
It has been quite popuplar with my 6yr old daughter, lots of features of interest for tiny fingers to explore.
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by A. J. Cripps
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