From Achilles' Heel to Zeus's Shield

From Achilles' Heel to Zeus's Shield
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Publisher : Fawcett
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : UVA:X002281191
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Book Synopsis From Achilles' Heel to Zeus's Shield by : Dale Corey

Download or read book From Achilles' Heel to Zeus's Shield written by Dale Corey and published by Fawcett. This book was released on 1993 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many words and expressions commonly used in English are rooted in Mythology. Dibbley looks at the most colorful ones, briefly recounting the stories of the gods and heroes and their trials and tribulations that inspired them in the first place.


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