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A review by paperbacksandpines
Greek Myths: Meet the Heroes and Heroines, Monsters and Gods of Ancient Greece by Jean Menzies
3.0
This was a decent primer on the titans and the Olympians. This was a good start to learning about Greek mythology for children and laypeople alike, without passing judgment or commentary on the inherent sexism and gender role expectations.
Gorgeously illustrated, the images were as enticing as the text itself.
This book gave a good basic overview and I would recommend it to beginners interested in mythology. I can't help but wonder if the five star reviews written by the author's friends should include a disclaimer in their review and whether they are unduly inflating the star rating for this book. For someone wanting more in depth coverage, I would recommend looking elsewhere.
Gorgeously illustrated, the images were as enticing as the text itself.
This book gave a good basic overview and I would recommend it to beginners interested in mythology. I can't help but wonder if the five star reviews written by the author's friends should include a disclaimer in their review and whether they are unduly inflating the star rating for this book. For someone wanting more in depth coverage, I would recommend looking elsewhere.