Gifts from the Gods: Ancient Words and Wisdom from Greek and Roman Mythology

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Did you know that museums were initially temples built to worship the nine muses? That Janus was the god of doorways and hallways, and after him we have named janitors? Where did these words–and othe

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  • Author: Lunge-Larsen, Lise
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Page Count: 96
  • Publish Date: November 01 2016
  • ISBN10: 0544810864
  • Language: English
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Did you know that museums were initially temples built to worship the nine muses? That Janus was the god of doorways and hallways, and after him we have named janitors? Where did these words–and other words, such as chaos, genius, nemesis, panic, and echo, come from? From the ancient stories of the Greeks–stories that rang so true and wise that the names of the characters have survived for centuries as words we use every day. This rich collection of myths is perfect for the classroom or as a gift book.

Author: Lise Lunge-Larsen
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 11/01/2016
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780544810860
Language: English

Author

Lunge-Larsen, Lise

Binding

ISBN10

0544810864

ISBN13

9780544810860

Page Count

96

Published Date

November 01, 2016

Language

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