Greek Goddesses for Girls
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Greek Goddesses for Girls is an illustrated educational book of 58 original acrylic full color paintings by author intended to demonstrate to girls and young women teh cnetral role and importance of female in the Greco Roman religions, mythology and history which are central to our Western heritage.The Greek deities have all the strengths and weaknesses of human beings but without the limitations and restrictions. They are able to marry siblings, have more than two parents, have numerous offsping which in the case of the Nereids was 5000 siblings.Author believes Greek mythology reamins relevent and vital today due to teh profound understanding of human nature the ancient Greeks enjoyed. And always the mighiest of heroes would have one tragic flaw. Due to this intense understanding of the human condition transcending time, distance and advancement of technology, our psychology, science and modern languages are permeated with Greek words often of divine origin. Narcissist, Oedipal, Elektra complex, Herculean strength, Socratic method, Hippocratic oath and we continue to use Greek symbols like Caduceus, cornucopeia, aegis or theatrical comedy and tragedy masks. Corporate logos use Pegaus or Athena's owl. Our fairy tails and fantasy films use mermaids, centaurs, unicorns, cyclops, Gorgon. So even if no one practices the ancient F=Greco Roman religions anymore they live on in our subconsience and I believe it is important for young people especially girls to appreciate and be familair with Western heritage. This book covers trhee genrations of Greek Goddesses, starting with the creators or Protogenoi such as Gaea and Ananke, second generation, Titans and third generation, Olympians. It tells the story of the Titanomachy or war between the Titans and teh Olympiads and the roles of lesser goddesses in it such as Iris and Arce. The book covers the daunting task of kinship; teh parentage of each goddess as well as husbands, lovers and children and how the
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