Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology — Content Guide for Parents
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- Profanity: The sources describe the tone as light-hearted and humorous but do not say whether swear words appear in the text.
- Gender & orientation: The sources describe the book's structure and tone but do not say whether any character is gay, transgender or nonbinary.
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!
In Greek Mythology, you will discover the backstories of the heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses that enjoy popularity in today’s shows and films. With comprehensive entries that outline each character’s name, roles, related symbols, and foundational myths, you can get to know the roots of these personas and better understand the stories they inspire today. With this character-focused, handy reference, you will never be confused about Ancient Greece!
Frequently asked questions
Is Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Reviewers say the book discusses rape in the myths and calls out Zeus's behaviour, talked about rather than shown. The author retells myths with a feminist view, pointing out how women were treated and blamed in Greek myths.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have scary content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: The sources describe the tone as light-hearted and humorous but do not say whether swear words appear in the text.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have sexual content?
Found (Brief): Reviewers say the book discusses rape in the myths and calls out Zeus's behaviour, talked about rather than shown.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have gender roles?
Found (Supporting, Challenges traditional roles): The author retells myths with a feminist view, pointing out how women were treated and blamed in Greek myths.
Does Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology have gender & orientation?
Couldn't confirm: The sources describe the book's structure and tone but do not say whether any character is gay, transgender or nonbinary.
