{"product_id":"gods-behaving-badly-john-mckie-9781915953469","title":"Gods Behaving Badly","description":"Across the world and throughout history, mythological gods have captivated human imagination, embodying both the light and dark sides of existence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile some deities are known for their virtue, many display a striking range of behaviours-some benevolent, others brutal. From acts of kindness and creation to vengeance, deception, and manipulation, these gods reflect the complexities of human nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, you will meet diverse gods like the African goddess Oshun, who plays a crucial role in the world's creation, and the Polynesian trickster Maui, whose mischievous acts often aim to benefit humanity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplore the contrasting temperaments of Norse gods, such as the mighty Thor, whose brute strength is wielded with noble intentions, and Loki, a master of cunning and deceit driven by self-interest. Discover the unpredictable use of magic and shapeshifting among these deities-like Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, who frequently transforms into animals or objects, often with dubious motives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA universal theme emerges across these mythologies: a belief in life after death, where rewards or punishments are meted out based on virtue-or in some cases, social standing. While some gods dispense justice, others themselves endure eternal punishments for their transgressions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John McKie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1915953464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915953469\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mirador Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d","brand":"John McKie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49082977124607,"sku":"9781915953469","price":18.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gods-behaving-badly-john-mckie-9781915953469","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}