num_pages: 224
description: Discover the life-changing gems in the roots of Western culture and philosophy. This inspirational self-help book identifies eight pillars of Greek wisdom enshrined in the myth and legacy of the past. These guiding principles are illustrated with vivid examples drawn from the rich heritage of Greek history and mythology, including tales of heroines and heroes, adventure and exploration, and self-discovery and personal triumph. Guiding the reader on his or her spiritual odyssey will be such legendary figures as Ulysses and Aphrodite, Antigone and Helen of Troy, Socrates and Alexander the Great.
language: English
title: Climbing Olympus: What You Can Learn from Greek Myth and Wisdom
titlecomplete: Climbing Olympus: What You Can Learn from Greek Myth and Wisdom
genres: Greek Mythology
ratings_count: 11
publisher: Sourcebooks Inc