jjares reviewed Aphrodite: Captivating Greek Myths and Facts Involving the Olympian Goddess of Love on + 3307 more book reviews
Mythology was not covered in my early schooling, and I"ve always looked at the subject as uninteresting and just plain old. Yet every time I read one of Captivating History's many mythology books, I'm caught up by the fantastic stories and how they resonate with people today. This book was so fascinating that I read it in a single sitting. As will all of these books, the author makes sure readers understand the difference between today's sensibilities and attitudes about life and love in the distant past.
After a clear explanation of Aphrodite and her importance in the pantheon of Greek goddesses, readers are then told stories of Aphrodite and her lovers, then Aphrodite and her children, and finally, Aphrodite and her favorites. The tales are clearly told, and readers get a firm grasp of the many facets of Aphrodite's personality. This is time well spent.
After a clear explanation of Aphrodite and her importance in the pantheon of Greek goddesses, readers are then told stories of Aphrodite and her lovers, then Aphrodite and her children, and finally, Aphrodite and her favorites. The tales are clearly told, and readers get a firm grasp of the many facets of Aphrodite's personality. This is time well spent.
