Odyssey of the Gods: The History of Extraterrestrial Contact in Ancient Greece

by Erich von Däniken

Overview

Erich von Däniken's monumental Chariots of the Gods changed the way generations have looked at mythology, ancient history, and the possibility of advanced beings from other worlds visiting Earth. Now he tackles the history of Greece and again challenges our beliefs about how our civilization arose.

Using painstaking archaeological research and evidence from the writings of Plato and Aristotle, he suggests that the Greek "myths" were, in fact, very much a reality, that the Greek "gods" were actually extraterrestrial beings who arrived on Earth many thousands of years ago.

Many of you may find von Däniken's conclusions astounding, but they are argued with such vigor and clarity that you'll be forced to consider the implications of his findings for mankind.

Odyssey of the Gods includes new, eye-opening information about:

• A revolutionary interpretation of the sites and legends of ancient Greece
• The conflict between "alien" gods and humans
• The true origin of centaurs, the Cyclops, and other "mythical" creatures
• A startling new explanation of the Atlantis legend 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781601631923
Publisher:	Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date:	10/15/2011
Series:	Erich von Daniken Library
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Erich von Däniken is arguably the most widely read and most-copied nonfiction author in the world. He published his first (and best-known) book, Chariots of the Gods, in 1968. The worldwide best seller was followed by 40 more books, including the recent best sellers Twilight of the Gods, History Is Wrong, Evidence of the Gods, Remnants of the Gods, and Odyssey of the Gods (all published by New Page Books). His works have been translated into 28 languages and have sold more than 65 million copies. Several have also been made into films. Von Däniken's ideas have been the inspiration for a wide range of television series, including the History Channel's hit Ancient Aliens. His research organization, the A.A.S.R.A./legendarytimes.com (Archaeology, Astronautics & SETI Research Association), comprises laymen and academics from all walks of life. Internationally, there are about 10,000 members. He lives in Switzerland but is an ever-present figure on the international lecture circuit, traveling more than 100,000 miles a year.

Editorial Reviews

Erich von Däniken's 1968 Chariots of the Gods put him on the map as "the father of ancient astronauts." Many experts disputed the Swiss author's claims about aliens, but no one could doubt the popularity of his theories: More than sixty million copies of his new age books have sold. Now this never timid writer argues that what we know as Greek myths were actually accounts of real extraterrestrial beings; that Greek "gods" were in fact visitors, not always friendly, from other solar systems. Odyssey of the Gods contains startling new explanations of this pivotal epoch in human history. A radical new view of Zeus and company.