The Gods of Olympus: A History
No CoverA lively cultural history tracing how the Olympian gods endured and transformed from ancient Greece through Christianity, Islam, and the Renaissance.
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A lively cultural history tracing how the Olympian gods endured and transformed from ancient Greece through Christianity, Islam, and the Renaissance.
will contain mild spoilers
Gods called oversexed; mythic affairs and orgiastic Roman rituals discussed
Mythic and historical violence referenced without graphic detail
No strong language present
Ritual drinking and wine in ancient religious contexts mentioned
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Central focus on pagan gods, worship, and survival under Christianity and Islam
No fantasy magic present
Gods recast as demons under Christianity; allegory and planetary lore
Imperial use of gods, cultural ownership, and Elgin Marbles debate
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Gods’ cruelty and sexual violence in classical myths discussed
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