
Interesting little fact about Athenas coin:
The inscription “ΑΘΕ” is an abbreviation of ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ, which may be translated as “of the Athenians
Interesting little fact about Athenas coin:
The inscription “ΑΘΕ” is an abbreviation of ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ, which may be translated as “of the Athenians
M. Judson's "Classics" section, with its stock of Penguin Deluxe Editions, is gonna put a real dent in my bank account at this rate.
Another pristine Folio Society book found at a local used bookstore! I have been so enchanted by all the recent retelling a from Greek myths. I saw this last weekend but skipped over it. I told myself that if it was still there after a week, then I should absolutely get it. Luck was on my side today.
Not in Greece but still enjoying the myths...
#Pride was a problem for many characters in these myths - Icarus, Phaeton, etc. #150PnPCoverParty @CrowCAH @LeahBergen
#Narcissistic6 @jdtchicago thanks for tag I struggle with the idea of narcissism, so I‘m going with Narcissistic tendencies
King Lear ultimately transformed by madness & Cordelias love
Raskolnikov C&P ultimately transformed by love
Dorian Gray
Brigham Young -19th Wife
Lila -My Brilliant Friend
Corinne Mulvaney -narcissistic mother
@batsy @erzascarletbookgasm @youneverarrived @TrishB
I geeked a bit... Cheered me up a bit after hearing about Chester from Linkin Park.
Also... Rick Riordan!
#day12 #melodicmay I couldn't have done a photo challenge without my favourite musical in! #grease Have censored some of the rude pics on these covers lol!
An interior (and map endpapers) of the Folio edition for @Tsubame - there are just a few illustrations but they are awesome 😁
#aprilbookshowers #mythology #FolioFreaks #FolioSociety
This 2-volume #FolioSociety set is a beauty (and it used to be the free gift with membership 👍🏼). #Mythology #AprilBookShowers
The ultimate set of #mythology 😁
#aprilbookshowers #FolioFreaks #FolioSociety
My 10 yo mythology fan found this classic at my great aunt's house. And I found him with his nose buried in it. ☺️