Myths of Olympus. From the Prophecies of Prometheus and the Charms of Circe to Elysium and the Abyss of Tartarus

An illustrated book about the secrets and prophecies of ancient Greek myths, a new release in the "Myths from A to Z" series.

You will learn how the ancient Greeks viewed fate and destiny, what role mysterious prophecies and powerful sorceresses... played in their lives. Why even the bravest heroes could not escape the predetermined, who controlled the fates of gods and men, and what tragedies were spawned by attempts to change their future?

Ancient Greek myths are an inexhaustible source of plots upon which world culture has grown. The book reveals the most mystical and enigmatic stories of antiquity: what connected the goddess Hecate with the underworld, who the Moirai are, and why the prophecies about the Trojan War always came true in the most tragic way?

Who is this book for?
- For those who collect books from the "Myths from A to Z" series.
- For everyone interested in history, mythology, and folklore.
- For those who want to understand the art of different eras and trace archetypal images.