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Odyssey

The Greek Myths Reimagined

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

Collections series Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
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10 heure 37 min

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

The legendary Stephen Fry retells the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring
... En savoir plus
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Heroes

The Greek Myths Reimagined

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

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15 heure 1 min

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.• ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.•
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Mythos

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

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15 heure 26 min

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.• Each adventure is ... En savoir plus

$33.99 CAD

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.• Each adventure is
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Troy

The Greek Myths Reimagined

par Stephen Fry ...

Lu par Stephen Fry ...

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11 heure 1 min

In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War.Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen, ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War.Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen,
... En savoir plus
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Ancient Greece, Second Edition

From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times

par Thomas R. Martin ...

Lu par John Lescault ...

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12 heure 59 min

In this compact yet comprehensive history of ancient Greece, Thomas R. Martin brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century BC. Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Martin integrates political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that will appeal to students and ... En savoir plus

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In this compact yet comprehensive history of ancient Greece, Thomas R. Martin brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century BC. Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Martin integrates political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that will appeal to students and
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History of Ancient Greece

par Blake Carson ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : box set - History of
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3 heure 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games—how did Ancient Greece influence the modern world? Ancient Greece was a civilization of city-states, each contributing to philosophy, science, and governance. From the wars of Sparta and Athens to the conquests of Alexander the Great, Greek culture spread far and wide. This book explores ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games—how did Ancient Greece influence the modern world? Ancient Greece was a civilization of city-states, each contributing to philosophy, science, and governance. From the wars of Sparta and Athens to the conquests of Alexander the Great, Greek culture spread far and wide. This book explores
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Ancient Greece

A Captivating Guide to Greek History Starting from the Greek Dark Ages to the End of Antiquity

par Captivating History ...

Lu par Duke Holm ...

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1 heures 50 min

Explore the captivating history of ancient Greece!The culture and events of Greece were so influential they have a significant effect on modern-day people all over the world. The ancient Greeks gave birth to democracy, a political system frequently used and considered by some as the best form of government. Great minds from Greece also made incredible and vital discoveries such as the water mill, ... En savoir plus

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Explore the captivating history of ancient Greece!The culture and events of Greece were so influential they have a significant effect on modern-day people all over the world. The ancient Greeks gave birth to democracy, a political system frequently used and considered by some as the best form of government. Great minds from Greece also made incredible and vital discoveries such as the water mill,
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Greeks of Anatolia, The: The History of the Greek City-States and Kingdoms in the Region during the Classical Era

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Victoria Woodson ...

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8 heure 21 min

After the Sea Peoples cast aside the old world order at the end of the Bronze Age, a number of kingdoms in Anatolia filled the power vacuum for at least a few centuries, including the Phrygians and Lydians, and the Achaemenid Persian Empire would forge the world’s largest empire with Anatolia as its heartland, but a number of Greek cities also began to pop up, and over the course of the region’s ... En savoir plus

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After the Sea Peoples cast aside the old world order at the end of the Bronze Age, a number of kingdoms in Anatolia filled the power vacuum for at least a few centuries, including the Phrygians and Lydians, and the Achaemenid Persian Empire would forge the world’s largest empire with Anatolia as its heartland, but a number of Greek cities also began to pop up, and over the course of the region’s
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Themistocles

The Rise and Fall of Athens's Naval Mastermind

par Michael Scott ...

Lu par Antony Ferguson ...

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5 heure 8 min

Themistocles (524–459 BC) came of age just as a newly democratic and empowered Athens was emerging. He would become an instrumental political and military figure, fighting in the Battle of Marathon; persuading Athenians to expand their fleet; and engineering the Athenians' defeat of the Persians at the Battle of Salamis. However, as Michael Scott demonstrates in this biography, Themistocles failed ... En savoir plus

$25.77 CAD

Themistocles (524–459 BC) came of age just as a newly democratic and empowered Athens was emerging. He would become an instrumental political and military figure, fighting in the Battle of Marathon; persuading Athenians to expand their fleet; and engineering the Athenians' defeat of the Persians at the Battle of Salamis. However, as Michael Scott demonstrates in this biography, Themistocles failed
... En savoir plus
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Bronze Age, The: The Rise and Fall of the World’s First Advanced Civilizations

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Victoria Woodson ...

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17 heure 20 min

When scholars look at the passage of history, certain epochs and transitions to new periods tend to stand out. The transition from the early modern to the Industrial Age in the late 18th century and the collapse of the Roman Empire are two of the more well known, but the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age during the late 13th and early 12th centuries B.C. arguably changed the structure and ... En savoir plus

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When scholars look at the passage of history, certain epochs and transitions to new periods tend to stand out. The transition from the early modern to the Industrial Age in the late 18th century and the collapse of the Roman Empire are two of the more well known, but the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age during the late 13th and early 12th centuries B.C. arguably changed the structure and
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Life of Artaxerxes, The

par Plutarch, Bernadotte Perrin ...

Lu par Andrea Giordani ...

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1 heures 8 min

Plutarch set out to understand the lives of the political greats of his time when he wrote his famous Parallel Lives, of which The Life of Artaxerxes is included. Artaxerxes was fairly unique among the mix of famous names listed here, as he was a Persian King. His influence upon the Persian war and the remainder of Parallel Lives biographies is irrefutable. Though arguably his inclusion was merely ... En savoir plus

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Plutarch set out to understand the lives of the political greats of his time when he wrote his famous Parallel Lives, of which The Life of Artaxerxes is included. Artaxerxes was fairly unique among the mix of famous names listed here, as he was a Persian King. His influence upon the Persian war and the remainder of Parallel Lives biographies is irrefutable. Though arguably his inclusion was merely
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Don't Know Much About Mythology

Everything You Need to Know About the Greatest Stories in Human History but Never Learned

par Kenneth C. Davis ...

Lu par John Lee, Lorna Raver ...

Version Abrégée

6 heure 10 min

Employing the popular Don't Know Much About® style, with its familiar question-and-answer format, DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT MYTHOLOGY will explore the myths of the world, their impact on history, and their continuing role in our lives. It will offer listeners a wide-ranging, comprehensive, entertaining and listenable survey of the great myths of world civilizations, how they came to be, what they ... En savoir plus

$21.00 CAD

Employing the popular Don't Know Much About® style, with its familiar question-and-answer format, DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT MYTHOLOGY will explore the myths of the world, their impact on history, and their continuing role in our lives. It will offer listeners a wide-ranging, comprehensive, entertaining and listenable survey of the great myths of world civilizations, how they came to be, what they
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Most Important Capitals of Ancient Egypt, The: The History of Memphis, Thebes, and Alexandria

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Michelle Humphries ...

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4 heure 51 min

Africa may have given rise to the first humans, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of ... En savoir plus

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Africa may have given rise to the first humans, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of
... En savoir plus
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Thucydides

A Very Short Introduction

par Jennifer T. Roberts ...

Lu par Dina Pearlman ...

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4 heure 8 min

In 432 BCE the powerful city-state of Sparta on the peninsula of the Peloponnesus in southwestern Greece declared war on Athens, head of a mighty naval coalition. The war would last until Sparta finally brought Athens to its knees in 404. The Athenian aristocrat Thucydides, suspecting the magnitude of the conflict that was unfolding before his eyes, at once undertook to record its history, ... En savoir plus

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In 432 BCE the powerful city-state of Sparta on the peninsula of the Peloponnesus in southwestern Greece declared war on Athens, head of a mighty naval coalition. The war would last until Sparta finally brought Athens to its knees in 404. The Athenian aristocrat Thucydides, suspecting the magnitude of the conflict that was unfolding before his eyes, at once undertook to record its history,
... En savoir plus
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Ancient Egyptian City of Thebes, The

The History and Legacy of the Capital that Became Luxor

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Colin Fluxman ...

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1 heures 15 min

Africa may have given rise to the first humans, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of ... En savoir plus

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Africa may have given rise to the first humans, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of
... En savoir plus
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History and Legacy of the Greatest Empires in the Ancient Levant, The

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Victoria Woodson ...

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5 heure 8 min

The pages of world history textbooks contain a litany of “lost” empires and civilizations, but usually, upon further review, it is revealed that these so called lost empires are often just lesser known cultures that had a less apparent impact on history than other more well-known civilizations. When one scours the pages of history for a civilization that was inexplicably lost, but had a great ... En savoir plus

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The pages of world history textbooks contain a litany of “lost” empires and civilizations, but usually, upon further review, it is revealed that these so called lost empires are often just lesser known cultures that had a less apparent impact on history than other more well-known civilizations. When one scours the pages of history for a civilization that was inexplicably lost, but had a great
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O Estoicismo

par George Stock ...

Lu par Mateus Prado ...

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2 heure 30 min

Neste volume introdutório, o ilustre professor de Oxford George Stock proporciona um panorama esclarecedor a respeito do estoicismo, escola filosófica helenística mais influente da história, examinando suas doutrinas básicas, bem como sua relação com o pensamento de grandes mestres como Sócrates, Platão e Cícero. Ao final do volume, George Stock expõe as principais datas e autoridades ligadas aos ... En savoir plus

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Neste volume introdutório, o ilustre professor de Oxford George Stock proporciona um panorama esclarecedor a respeito do estoicismo, escola filosófica helenística mais influente da história, examinando suas doutrinas básicas, bem como sua relação com o pensamento de grandes mestres como Sócrates, Platão e Cícero. Ao final do volume, George Stock expõe as principais datas e autoridades ligadas aos
... En savoir plus
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Library of Alexandria and the Library of Pergamon, The: The History of the Most Important Libraries in Antiquity

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Cathy Barnes ...

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1 heures 32 min

In the Middle Ages, the lack of libraries in the West helped contribute to the popular imagination of the ancient Library at Alexandria, and all the myths and legends that have come to be associated with it, but the Library of Alexandria deserves its reputation. Before medieval times, Greek scholars carefully collected and inventoried books and other written materials in the Library of Alexandria, ... En savoir plus

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In the Middle Ages, the lack of libraries in the West helped contribute to the popular imagination of the ancient Library at Alexandria, and all the myths and legends that have come to be associated with it, but the Library of Alexandria deserves its reputation. Before medieval times, Greek scholars carefully collected and inventoried books and other written materials in the Library of Alexandria,
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Greek Legacy

par Timothy B. Shutt ...

Lu par Timothy B. Shutt ...

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4 heure 57 min

Named one of the Best 300 Professors by the Princeton Review, Timothy B. Shutt has been repeatedly honored for his exceptional skills as a lecturer. In Greek Legacy, Professor Shutt explores the qualities that set the ancient Greeks apart from other ancient civilizations. The Greeks, more than any other culture, contributed to the formation of our own cultural system. These lectures show how that ... En savoir plus

$27.13 CAD

Named one of the Best 300 Professors by the Princeton Review, Timothy B. Shutt has been repeatedly honored for his exceptional skills as a lecturer. In Greek Legacy, Professor Shutt explores the qualities that set the ancient Greeks apart from other ancient civilizations. The Greeks, more than any other culture, contributed to the formation of our own cultural system. These lectures show how that
... En savoir plus
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Soldier, Priest, and God

A Life of Alexander the Great

par F. S. Naiden ...

Lu par Stephen Bel Davies ...

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12 heure 37 min

Whatever we may think of Alexander—whether Great or only lucky, a civilizer or a sociopath—most people do not regard him as a religious leader. And yet religion permeated all aspects of his career. When he used religion astutely, he and his army prospered. In Egypt, he performed the ceremonies needed to be pharaoh, and thus became a god as well as a priest. Babylon surrendered to him partly ... En savoir plus

$33.92 CAD

Whatever we may think of Alexander—whether Great or only lucky, a civilizer or a sociopath—most people do not regard him as a religious leader. And yet religion permeated all aspects of his career. When he used religion astutely, he and his army prospered. In Egypt, he performed the ceremonies needed to be pharaoh, and thus became a god as well as a priest. Babylon surrendered to him partly
... En savoir plus
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Sophocles

A Very Short Introduction

par Edith Hall ...

Lu par Mary Jane Wells ...

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4 heure 24 min

This Very Short Introduction introduces the life, work, and influence of one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Sophocles the Athenian.Placing his plays within their historical context, and explaining the conventions of ancient Greek tragic theatre, Edith Hall spotlights their distinctive features—tight plots, titanic personalities, lucid style, sympathetic women, exquisite poetry, and ... En savoir plus

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This Very Short Introduction introduces the life, work, and influence of one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Sophocles the Athenian.Placing his plays within their historical context, and explaining the conventions of ancient Greek tragic theatre, Edith Hall spotlights their distinctive features—tight plots, titanic personalities, lucid style, sympathetic women, exquisite poetry, and
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Six Questions of Socrates

A Modern-Day Journey of Discovery through World Philosophy

par Christopher Phillips ...

Lu par Sean Rohani ...

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9 heure 51 min

How people around the world grapple with the great questions posed by Socrates.What is virtue? What is moderation? What is justice? What is courage? What is good? What is piety? Socrates thought that understanding the perspectives of others on these six great questions would help him become a more excellent human being. Following in Socrates's footsteps, Christopher Phillips—"Johnny Appleseed with ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

How people around the world grapple with the great questions posed by Socrates.What is virtue? What is moderation? What is justice? What is courage? What is good? What is piety? Socrates thought that understanding the perspectives of others on these six great questions would help him become a more excellent human being. Following in Socrates's footsteps, Christopher Phillips—"Johnny Appleseed with
... En savoir plus
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Athens

City of Wisdom

par Bruce Clark ...

Lu par Mark Elstob ...

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19 heure 55 min

Even on the most smog-bound of days, the rocky outcrop on which the Acropolis stands is visible above the sprawling roof-scape of the Greek capital. Athens presents one of the most recognizable and symbolically potent panoramas of any of the world's cities: the pillars and pediments of the Parthenon—the temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, that crowns the Acropolis—dominate a city whose ... En savoir plus

$40.70 CAD

Even on the most smog-bound of days, the rocky outcrop on which the Acropolis stands is visible above the sprawling roof-scape of the Greek capital. Athens presents one of the most recognizable and symbolically potent panoramas of any of the world's cities: the pillars and pediments of the Parthenon—the temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, that crowns the Acropolis—dominate a city whose
... En savoir plus
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Greek Mythology

A Collection of Captivating Greek Myths

par Jordan Long ...

Lu par Digital Voice Archie G ...

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5 heure 28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.GREEK MYTHOLOGYUncover the Mysteries of the Ancient World with Greek Mythology: A Collection of Captivating Greek MythsAre you ready to dive into the legendary world of Greek mythology, where gods and goddesses rule the heavens, heroes embark on epic quests, and fearsome monsters challenge even the bravest souls? Whether you’re new to these timeless ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.GREEK MYTHOLOGYUncover the Mysteries of the Ancient World with Greek Mythology: A Collection of Captivating Greek MythsAre you ready to dive into the legendary world of Greek mythology, where gods and goddesses rule the heavens, heroes embark on epic quests, and fearsome monsters challenge even the bravest souls? Whether you’re new to these timeless
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