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2004., Rosen Publishing Group's PowerPlus Books Call No: 914.95 MCG Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Primary sources of world culturesSummary Note: An overview of the history and culture of Greece and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents.
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-- In search of myths and heroes.c2005., General, PBS Home Video Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Follows Michael Wood as he travels in search of the truth behind four famous legends. Explores not only the historical past and literal truth of these myths, but also the mythic past and archetypal stories behind them. Examines the Biblical myth of the Queen of Sheba, an exotic and mysterious woman of power who, with King Solomon, plays a key role in the founding myths of the modern states of Israel and Ethiopia. Traces the Celtic legend of King Arthur and its role in British literature. Asks whether the legendary Shangri-La as depicted in James Hilton's Lost horizon could have its roots in Indian views of Tibet or in the Tibetan Buddhist stories of the land of Shambhala, a paradise behind the Himalayas. Discusses the Greek hero Jason and his quest for the golden fleece.
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-- Let us visit Greece2010., PowerKids Press Call No: 914.9504 76 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Around the worldSummary Note: Text and photographs provide an introduction to Greece, discussing weather, sights, transportation, cuisine, daily life, and more.
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Ã1956., Penguin Books Call No: Travel NF DUR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The author presents a comical memoir of his family's five years living on the Greek island of Corfu and describes the island's flora and fauna.
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-- Ancient GreeceBy Day, Nancy2001., Pre-adolescent, Runestone Call No: ANCIENT CIVILIZATION NF DAY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Greece, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.