The War of Troy

Eleni Dikaiou

Isbn:

978-960-16-4298-7

Age Group:

5-10 years

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ABOUT

Discover the magic of Greek mythology in this beautifully illustrated series, retold in exciting detail for today's children.

This is the story of Helen, queen of Sparta and the most beautiful woman in the world, and Paris, prince of Troy, who broke the sacred laws of hospitality seducing Helen away from home to Troy, where his father Priamus was king. It is also the story of the great war that raged for ten years under the walls of Troy, as all the kings and lords of Greece united in an expedition against the Trojans, seeking to take Helen back. But above all else, this is the story of two great heroes, neither of whom had wanted this war yet their mutual fate was sealed in it: Achilles, the greatest Greek hero, and Hector, the bravest of the Trojans.

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Eleni Dikaiou’s corpus of work is characterized by a children’s perspective, a connection of the real and the imaginary, deep knowledge in psychology, diversity of subject, and historical accuracy.

Dikaiou’s main areas of interest, via which the author communicates with her readers, whether they are children or young adults, are Greek mythology, history, and society as a wider environment. The author shows respect to the scientific aspect of history and with her apt selection of timeless mythological and historical themes she succeeds in bringing about the reader’s identification with her characters, even when she touches upon taboo subjects. Dikaiou’s stories and novels with their

realistic depiction of situations and characters encourage children’s awareness of social issues and cultivate their empathy, fostering affection, understanding, imagination and respect for all people.

Eleni Dikaiou’s narrative techniques highlight her extraordinary storytelling skills. Her works are taught within Modern Greek Studies at Lund University, Sweden, in the field of Modern Greek Literature.

Dr. Vassilios Sabatakakis, Director of Modern Greek Studies, Lund University, Sweden