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Age of Mythology The Board Game

Age of Mythology The Board Game

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Clash of the Titans (1981)

Clash of the Titans

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You have a classic tale full of drama, passion, and adventure. A tale of universal archetypes that speak to everyone. A tale that has remained unfailingly popular for thousands of years. Why not spice it up with a wacky mechanical owl? Such was the thinking behind Clash of the Titans. Maggie Smith, Laurence Olivier, and Harry Hamlin (one of these things is not like the others…) star in a toga-ripper about a valiant hero, capricious immortals, and lots and lots of giant stop-action monsters. Perseus (Hamlin) is the favored son of the god Zeus (Olivier), but he has unwittingly ticked off the sea goddess Thetis (Smith). Just to make things worse, Perseus falls in love with the lovely Princess Andromeda, who used to be engaged to Thetis’s son. Soon Perseus is off on one quest after another, with Zeus helping, Thetis hindering, and lots of innocent bystanders getting stabbed, drowned, and squished. Of course, the whole thing is just an excuse to show as much of Ray (more…)

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Old Dutch 48-Ounce Cast-Iron Mythology Teapot, Red

Old Dutch 48-Ounce Cast-Iron Mythology Teapot, Red

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Old Dutch cast-iron teapots combine traditional Japanese styling and a modern aesthetic that result in very evocative shapes. The largest of the line with a capacity of 48 ounces, the Mythology teapot forms a wide, flattened sphere balanced by a graceful spout and arching handle. A fabulous dragon design is cast onto the red, weathered-look surface, giving an air of antiquity. Perhaps a bit heavier than many teapots, the heft and visual splendor might just turn the act of making tea into a flight of fancy. Iron teapots traditionally used in Japan are known as tetsubin, which were used to boil water as well as brew tea. However, the Mythology teapot is meant only for brewing, not for boiling on a stovetop. Old Dutch uses a specially purified cast iron for its teapots, and coats the insides with black enamel to help prevent rusting. Unlike ceramic teapots, the heavy cast iron retains heat wonderfully and won’t chip. After use, the pot is best cared for whe (more…)

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Classical Mythology (Paperback)

Classical Mythology

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…an indispensible reference book for any student of Classics, particularly Classical Studies, as well as an informative read for non-Classicists. Journal of Classics Teaching, Issue 12

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“A fine introduction to the subject, clear, concise, and intelligently organized. Classical Mythology is easier to use than ever; in my opinion, it has no serious competition in the field.”–Ralph Doty, University of Oklahoma”A usefully thorough and delightfully well thought-out and compendious guide to the subject. Excellent selections.”–Rachel Hadas, Rutgers University-Newark
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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