{"product_id":"mythical-creatures-bestiary-oskar-baliski-9798252260518","title":"Mythical Creatures Bestiary: Gods \u0026 Heroes of Greek Mythology: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mythological Figures like Zeus, Heracles, Athena and Other","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGods and Heroes of Greek Mythology - Illustrated Encyclopedia of Mythological Figures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis illustrated encyclopedia explores the powerful figures who shaped the mythological world of ancient Greece.\u003c\/b\u003e Within its pages appear the Olympian gods who ruled from Mount Olympus, the ancient Titans who belonged to an earlier generation of divine beings, legendary heroes known from classical myth, and other important mythological personalities whose stories became part of one of the most influential mythological traditions in history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRather than retelling myths as narrative stories, this book focuses on the figures themselves.\u003c\/b\u003e Each entry presents a clear overview of a mythological character, explaining their identity, origins in myth, symbolic attributes, and their role within the wider mythological world. This approach allows readers to better understand how these gods, titans, and heroes were connected within the complex structure of Greek mythology.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery figure is accompanied by a full color illustration created specifically for this volume.\u003c\/b\u003e The artwork is inspired by traditional descriptions and classical iconography associated with ancient Greek mythology. Instead of modern fantasy reinterpretations, the illustrations aim to reflect the mythological identity and presence of these figures as they were understood within ancient tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned as both a visual and informational reference, \u003c\/b\u003e the book allows readers to explore the mythological world through detailed illustrations and accessible descriptions. Entries can be read in any order, making the volume suitable for browsing, study, or discovering individual figures of interest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this book stands apart: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Large format illustrated volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback 8.5 × 11 inches and hardcover 8.25 × 11 inches, designed to showcase detailed artwork and clearly presented text\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Full color illustrations grounded in classical mythology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach illustration is inspired by traditional descriptions and mythological context, avoiding modern fantasy reinterpretations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Clear encyclopedic structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery figure is presented in a consistent reference format, focusing on identity, origins, domains, attributes, and mythological role\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Rooted in the canon of Greek mythology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on classical myths, ancient sources, and long established interpretations rather than modern invention\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Designed for flexible reading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach entry stands on its own and may be explored in any order\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Created as a cultural and visual reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor readers interested in Greek mythology, legendary gods, titans, heroes, and divine beings of the ancient world \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis volume invites readers to explore the remarkable figures who shaped the myths of ancient Greece and whose stories continue to influence culture, art, and imagination to this day.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Oskar Baliński\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798252260518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.37d","brand":"Oskar Bali\u0026#324;ski","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852769177855,"sku":"9798252260518","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mythical-creatures-bestiary-oskar-baliski-9798252260518","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}