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How the Olympics Came To Be

How the Olympics Came To Be

by Helen East and Mehrdokht Amini
Paperback
Publication Date: 09/01/2012

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If you want to know about the ancient Olympic games, ask someone who was there! Who better to ask than Tethys, the grandmother of all the Greek gods. The Greek gods gather on Mount Olympus to watch the games taking place on Earth below. Like any typical family, they revive old rivalries, pick out their favourite competitors, and vie for the best view. Called upon to answer their questions and resolve their squabbles, Grandmother Tethys soothes and distracts them with stories about How the Olympic Games Came To Be. Prompted by the sporting events the gods have been watching down below, these tales reveal the mythical rivalries and adventures of both gods and mortals that inspired the very first Olympic competitions. The gripping text is accompanied by illustrations inspired by ancient Greek objects and designs in the British Museum.
ISBN:
9780714131443
9780714131443
Category:
History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
09-01-2012
Publisher:
British Museum Press
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
48
Dimensions (mm):
270x215x3mm
Weight:
0.22kg
Mehrdokht Amini

Mehrdokht Amini is the illustrator of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors, Chicken in the Kitchen, Yo Soy Muslim, and other books for children. For Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, she was inspired by the idea of bringing classical elements of Islamic art into a modern setting. She grew up in Iran and now lives in Surrey, England.

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