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Greek Mythology is an enormous field of study and a brief guide is a daunting task for any writer. The myths have a way of entwining one with another, and it is difficult to present a coherent story line without feeling one has omitted the best part of the story. Inside you will read about...- What Is A Myth?- The Sources Of Greek Mythology- The Creation Of The Universe And The Gods- What Of Man? What Of Woman?- The Greek Pantheon- The Trojan War- The Influence Of Greek Drama- Two Greek Mortal Heroes In Mythological TalesThis guide succeeds in presenting an overall sketch of the creation of the world and the battles that follow, resulting in Zeus taking his place as the supreme god and ruling the earth from Mount Olympus. It covers the creation of man, it seems, as a bit of an afterthought for the amusement of the Olympians and some of the most famous stories that have come down to us via the writings of the great dramatists of the Classical Age. There are concise biographies of the twelve gods that make up the Olympians as well as of the heroes of the Trojan War.

Discover the remarkable life of Al Capone...Al Capone and Chicago at one time were almost synonymous. While opinions of the infamous mob leader varied from group to group, Capone was at one point seen by many as a lovable outlaw and modern Robin Hood. How could this man who ran the most vicious criminal organization in the country become so beloved by the general public? Was it the rags to riches tale of an immigrant that rose from the bottom to make it to the big time that transfixed the nation? Or is it something else entirely? Let us discover just what is it about the life of Al Capone that seems to spark both disgust and admiration in those that hear it. This is the story of the life and enduring legend of the American-Italian mobster that some loved and others loved to hate. Discover a plethora of topics such asHow Capone Became ScarfaceThe Murder of McSwigginPublic Enemy Number OneTaking Down CaponeHoled up in AlcatrazThe Last Days of Al CaponeAnd much more!