{"product_id":"gods-and-mortals-ancient-greek-myths-for-modern-readers-paperback","title":"Gods and Mortals: Ancient Greek Myths for Modern Readers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Iles Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book is a triumph! . . . [A] magnificent retelling of the Greek myths.\"--Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Move over, Edith Hamilton! Sarah Iles Johnston has hit the magical refresh button on Greek myths.\"--Maria Tatar, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Heroine with 1001 Faces\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and turns, Greek myths confront what it means to be mortal in a world of powerful forces beyond human control. Little wonder that they continue to fascinate readers thousands of years after they were first told. \u003ci\u003eGods and Mortals\u003c\/i\u003e is a major new telling of ancient Greek myths by one of the world's preeminent experts. In a fresh, vibrant, and compelling style that draws readers into the lives of the characters, Sarah Iles Johnston offers new narrations of all the best-known tales as well as others that are seldom told, taking readers on an enthralling journey from the origin of the cosmos to the aftermath of the Trojan War. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome of the mortals in these stories are cursed by the gods, while luckier ones are blessed with resourcefulness and resilience. Gods transform themselves into animals, humans, and shimmering gold to visit the earth in disguise--where they sometimes transform offending mortals into new forms, too: a wolf, a spider, a craggy rock. Other mortals--both women and men--use their wits and strength to conquer the monsters created by the gods--gorgons, dragons, harpies, fire-breathing bulls. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing captivating original illustrations by Tristan Johnston, \u003ci\u003eGods and Mortals\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the rich connections between the different characters and stories, draws attention to the often-overlooked perspectives of female characters, and stays true both to the tales and to the world in which ancient people lived. The result is an engaging and entertaining new take on the Greek myths.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Iles Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e is the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Religion and Professor of Classics at The Ohio State University, where she teaches courses on Greek myths. Her many books include \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Myth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAncient Greek Divination\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRestless Dead: Encounters between the Living and the Dead in Ancient Greece\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eTristan Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and graphic designer whose work includes books for children and adults, as well as storyboards and graphics for apparel. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 7.8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47374605975730,"sku":"9780691239873","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/7bd31b31bf683cb34e73f736f4d29fc3.webp?v=1777673823","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/gods-and-mortals-ancient-greek-myths-for-modern-readers-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}