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Examines the myths surrounding Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. Describes her abilities, her place in the family of gods, and her reputation as a protector in ancient Roman culture. Also discusses her appearance in popular culture today. Includes color photographs and illustrations, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.
43) Hercules
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Relates the exploits of Hercules and his importance in Roman mythology, including his connection to such figures as King Augeas and Queen Hippolyte, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
44) Roman myths
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Students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Roman myths and legends. Several ancient Roman myths, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world.
47) Diana
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Relates the exploits of Diana and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Actaeon and Orion, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
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"Why did people leaving Rome for other parts of the Empire carry with them coals from the hearth of Vesta's temple? How did the god Apollo tell the ancient Romans what lay ahead in their futures? Why did Proserpine, daughter of Ceres, have to spend six months of every year in the underworld? Find out how the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome shaped the lives and the history of ordinary Roman men and women"--Back cover.
51) Aeneas
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An introduction to the character of Aeneas and his importance in Greek and Roman mythology.
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"Una lucha milenaria. Siete adolescentes en apuros. Y el fin del mundo a la vuelta de la esquina. El destino de la humanidad pende de un hilo: Gea, la madre Tierra, ha abierto de par en par las Puertas de la Muerte para liberar a sus despiadados monstruos. Los únicos que pueden cerrarlas son Percy, Jason, Piper, Hazel, Frank, Leo y Annabeth, el equipo de semidioses griegos y romanos elegidos por una antigua profecía. Pero su misión es todavía...
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"Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther...there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began. Okuninushi, the Japanese hero who defeated eighty brothers to become king and then traded it all for a chance at immortality. Featuring more than 70 characters from 23 cultures around the...
60) Apollo
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Learn about Greek god Apollo, including what powers he was said to have and how those powers shaped people's lives.