in the wake of gods – Libri e DVD

Descrizione

This unique and entertainingtravel guide to Greek watersrecreates parts ofvoyages undertaken in myth,anchoring off landmarksorports associated with ancient legends. It follows the trails ofOdysseus, Hercules and Jason and the Argonauts, as well as visiting the sites wherePoseidonlost his trident (off Paxos) and built his temple (on the Saronic Gulf), the cliff whereTheseus‘s father threw himself to his death after fearing his son had been killed by the minotaur andTroy, the remains of which survive as a reminder of the city that withstood a 10-year siege.

With almost6000 islands in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, Greece is a maritime nation like no other – and according to its mythology this has been the case since the days when seafarers believed their fortunes, good or ill, lay in the hands of Poseidon. Sailing through these crystal clear waters today isa voyage into history, whether true or legendary.

Retelling all the myths, from the very well-known to the less familiar,In the Wake of the Godsisa cruising companionto be read and enjoyed in its own right. With the author’s in depth knowledge of the region, it is also packed withuseful and practical pointers for pilotage and passage planning, including information aboutprevailing winds and anchoring, along withcharts and photography.

Edition: 2022