This is a graphic novel that retells the abduction of Persephone by Hades and the aftermath her absence from Demeter's side caused mortals.
I first heaThis is a graphic novel that retells the abduction of Persephone by Hades and the aftermath her absence from Demeter's side caused mortals.
I first heard of this book when I began doing research on Persephone for a book I was writing but it was hard to come by so I wound up not getting it. As it turns out, not reading back then was a good idea. There was a note in the front that listed that the authors and the illustrators were trying to make the story as visually and historically accurate as possible; but it seems they neglected one fact: Zeus, Poseidon and Hades drew lots to pick their domains, Zeus did not decide who got what like it was depicted in this story. Had it not been for that, I probably would have given this three stars instead of two.
Visually, the art was pretty. I liked how each of the gods were drawn. For the most part, the story was accurate....more
While the stories in this book were nicely written, there really wasn't anything special about them. If you've read other books that have retellings oWhile the stories in this book were nicely written, there really wasn't anything special about them. If you've read other books that have retellings of the Norse Myths, you won't be getting much new by reading this edition....more
This was more about the Trojan War than about Ares; in that aspect it was disappointing. The title is a bit misleading because Ares did not cause the This was more about the Trojan War than about Ares; in that aspect it was disappointing. The title is a bit misleading because Ares did not cause the Trojan War; you could say that Aphrodite did. I did like that it highlighted that both Ares and Athena are gods of war and the differences between the two of them. ...more
This book wasn't so much about Dionysus as about his cult and the birth of theater, which closely associated with the god. There was very little in thThis book wasn't so much about Dionysus as about his cult and the birth of theater, which closely associated with the god. There was very little in the book about the god, which was what I was looking for.
If you're looking for information on the god, I would suggest going elsewhere for it; for you this book would be both a waste of time and money....more
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