A Gift from Zeus
A Gift from Zeus by Jeanne Steig is a captivating collection of myths from Greek and Roman traditions, published by HarperCollins in June 2001. This first edition spans 176 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a rich exploration of legendary tales filled with chimeras, curses, and transformations.
In this book, readers will encounter a variety of enchanting stories featuring sorceresses, flying horses, and mythical creatures like Minotaurs. The narrative weaves together elements of juvenile fiction, legends, and fables, showcasing the intriguing and often bizarre aspects of ancient mythology. With its engaging style, A Gift from Zeus invites readers to delve into a world of gods and monsters, where passions and adventures intertwine in unexpected ways.
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Here are myths from Greeks and Romans,
With chimeras, curses, omens,
Strange seductions, gold abounding,
Transformations most astounding,
Sorceresses, swans, and mazes,
Goddesses with lethal gazes,
Flying horses-goodness gracious!
Snaky heads and bulls salacious,
Minotaurs and monsters strangled,
Passions kinkily entangled–
All herein–A Gift From Zeus
(which, by the way can cook your goose).
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