The book "Five Stages of the Greek Religion" follows the establishment development of the religion from the very first Greek beliefs through creating the Olympic Pantheon to the early stages of Christianity. The authors prove the universal truth that the essence of the beliefs remains the same. The contemporary Greeks celebrate the resurrection of Christ with the same emotion as they celebrated the rebirth of the Greek gods, as a metaphor for the natural cycles of season change. The book is dedicated to finding the universal laws of the development of human beliefs._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_

Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus is an epic tale of defiance, punishment, and endurance. The narrative revolves around the titan Prometheus, who is punished by Zeus for giving fire to humankind. Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound captivates readers with its richly drawn characters, dramatic tension, and exploration of themes such as power, rebellion, and human progress. This work is a masterpiece of ancient Greek drama and a testament to Aeschylus' skill as a tragedian. If you're interested in mythology, Greek tragedy, or the exploration of timeless themes, Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus is a must-read. Join Prometheus in his unyielding defiance and discover the power of the human spirit today.

Understanding Myths and Legends contains 27 stories from different countries around the World, ranging from Perseus and Medusa from Ancient Greece to an Indian legend on how the Peacock got his glorious feathers. These exciting stories are full of fearsome monsters, brave heroes and magical happenings, and will appeal to both girls and boys. Understanding Myths and Legends is a flexible resource that can be used to support topic work in history and RE or used as part of a unit of work in literacy. The stories and activities are ideal for use in guided reading sessions. To enable teachers to make the most of each story, they are accompanied by: background information to enable teachers to place the story confidently in context; differentiated reading tasks, using a variety of question styles, to help improve children's reading and comprehension skills; speaking and listening activities to deepen children's insight into the stories and encourage engagement; cross-curricular follow-up ideas, enabling you to extend the story further. Myths and legends are not only excellent stories. They also help children to gain a true understanding of life in ancient times and improve their understanding of other people, cultures and places, making them an essential part of the primary curriculum.