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donnek 's review for:
Treasury of Greek Mythology
by Donna Jo Napoli, Christina Balit
First and foremost, as someone who had a somewhat understanding of Greek mythology (studied it in high school and college 20+yrs ago), I found the storytelling interesting but somewhat lacking in depth. I realize that this book was primarily meant for children but I think the author could have been more accurate without getting into the nitty, gritty details of the Gods supposed behavior. Because let's be honest, most of the Gods were a bunch of sex crazed horn dogs but I think their stories could have been better told without turning the book into something inappropriate for children.
On another note, the illustrations were beautiful. Reading this book has made me want to continue my refresher course on Greek mythology but I will be looking for something that delves more into the Gods behavior as well as a better assessment of the way that Greek mythology has really been recorded.
On another note, the illustrations were beautiful. Reading this book has made me want to continue my refresher course on Greek mythology but I will be looking for something that delves more into the Gods behavior as well as a better assessment of the way that Greek mythology has really been recorded.