Knowledge BLASTER! Guide to Myth and Legend

Vile vampires, wicked witches and wily wizards. Is it a new TV show?

A strong man who divert rivers to wash out smelly stables. An ill-fated dupe doomed to pushing boulders up a mountain for eternity. A war hero whose only vulnerable body part is the heel of his foot. Is it the new Marvel blockbuster?

Nope. Mythology. Long before modern superheroes, tales of dastardly dealings and daredevil derring-do enthralled our ancestors. And, yes... many of the modern crop of supers share traits with their forebears.

But, you say, you've heard different versions of the tales. What should you believe? Oh, come on... do like we do and believe them all! Kidding. We tried to find the most popular versions of these myths and legends and compiled them into a comprehensive compendium of cataclysmic catastrophes.

Why? Well, we were helping a friend study for the contestant quiz of the Jeopardy! Game show when we realized we had accumulated enough material to help out almost anyone. A student, game show contestant, or the average joe or joanne who loves a good tale. One of those is bound to be you.

KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Guide to Myth and Legend tells the stories of the greatest mythical heroes and villains you've ever heard of (and some you probably haven't). Greek gods and heroes, from Achilles to Zeus. Roman mythological characters from Achates to Vulcan. Other myths and legends from around the world. All arranged in a neat and efficient encyclopedia-like format.

The Trojan War, the founding of Rome, the labors of Hercules, and so much more. Valkyries, vampires, witches and wizards. Abelard and Heloise, Castor and Pollux, Bellerophon and Pegasus.

Muses, dragons, kings, queens, lovers, and thieves.

Trickery, witchcraft, deception, and war. Oh my!

The KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Series compresses a great mountain of available information into easily digestible morsels. You'll find the books are patterned in an efficient question-and-answer mode, stressing simplicity, brevity, and clarity.

You can use this reference work as a launch pad to propel yourself into more in-depth studies. However, if you find this little study guide provides all the information you need, then consider your knowledge...
Blasted!

We wish you the best of luck in your quest for knowledge in this fascinating subject. 'Bye now.
And, oh yes, buy now!

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