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OverviewHow many Muses are there? Who were the original twelve Titans? Why is Zeus (Jupiter) associated with power stations, and Poseidon (Neptune) with salt-cellars? Who were Aphrodite's (Venus') handmaidens? In this beautiful little book, packed with helpful details and rare early illustrations, picture-researcher Philippa Lewis reveals the fabulous deities of the Classical world, their colourful characters, memorable stories and visual attributes, showing how the immortals live on even today. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philippa LewisPublisher: Wooden Books Imprint: Wooden Books Dimensions: Width: 12.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 15.50cm Weight: 0.100kg ISBN: 9781907155499ISBN 10: 190715549 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 15 September 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"Wooden Books are: ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely mind-expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST. ""Stunning"" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas." Author InformationPhilippa Lewis is a writer, photographer and picture editor. She is the author of A Dictionary of Ornament; A Guide to House Design in Britain; Everything you can do in the Garden without Actually Gardening: Everyman's Castle; as well as Portals (in this series). She divides her time between Paris and the Orkneys. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |