{"product_id":"the-sacred-grove-of-goddess-demeter-the-first-known-ecological-message-in-the-history-of-humanity-paperback","title":"The Sacred Grove of Goddess Demeter: The first known ecological message in the history of humanity - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDimitra Spyridonos\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eAimilia Emmanouil\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNature and Ecology in Greek Mythology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know that the first known myth addressing ecological consciousness is Greek and was written in 300 BCE?\u003cbr\u003eThis constitutes proof that the concept of environmental protection has been a concern of humanity since ancient times.\u003cbr\u003eThe story of \u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Grove of Goddess Demeter\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a story. Full of ancient wisdom it not only instills respect for nature but it also fosters virtuous behavior, because as ancient Greeks believed, only a virtuous person can make oneself happy and the city a happy place. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrince Erysichthon whose name means the one who injures mother earth, wishes to build a big palace by destroying the trees of an old sacred grove dedicated to goddess Demeter. What will the consequences of his arrogance known in the ancient world as \"hubris\" be, and what challenges is he going to be facing? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis picture book full of high quality illustrations presents the Greek myth and offers additional information about the ideas of the book and the ancient classical values, something that is said to be able to lead one to a happier life. At the end children can add their own touch to the book by drawing the main characters and events of the story.\u003cbr\u003eThis book is ideal for elementary school children but can also attract adults and educators whose wish is to delve into the ancient Greek culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWisdom and knowledge for a better life!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Erysichthon and the sacred grove of goddess Demeter depicts the way in which the damage we impose on the environment eventually brings about an adverse effect on the quality of our own life.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55153059103011,"sku":"9786180045130","price":25.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8279\/8371\/files\/b_nmGHptOM9786180045130.webp?v=1779797400","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookbarn.com\/products\/the-sacred-grove-of-goddess-demeter-the-first-known-ecological-message-in-the-history-of-humanity-paperback","provider":"Homeschool Book Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}