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The unusual and sometimes rather sinful conduct of the fabled Greek gods and goddesses continues to intrigue the contemporary imagination, and it is now recounted in a kindle book that has just been released. On July 25, 2013, in Moreno Valley, California — The strange and frequently quite ungodly behavior of the legendary Greek gods and goddesses continues to fascinate the modern mind. This phenomenon is currently chronicled in a kindle book that was just published and can be found at http://www.amazon.com/greek-gods-goddesses-gone-ebook/dp/b00dg9e7xs/. The writers of the book, Michael Rank and Alexander Murray, recount a number of well-known ribald tales that are associated with the mischief that is ascribed to Zeus and his companions. These tales add to the “gods gone wild” idea that is reflected in the title of the book. In spite of the fact that the ancient Greeks were known to behave in a capricious or fickle manner, the promotional site page on Amazon provides a summary of the book’s content and the material to demonstrate how the ancient Greeks connected to the gods. Several cultural observers, writers, and anthropologists, including the authors, are of the opinion that the influence and persistence of ancient Greek myths are still relevant. They believe this because they see many parallels between the ancient Greek myths and modern thought as well as other major religions. For example, actor Casey William Walker believes that there is a connection between the story and the one in which Zeus binds the titan Prometheus in chains for a thousand years and causes him to suffer inexplicable pain and torture by having an eagle consume his liver each day after it has grown back from the previous day. Nevertheless, his biography eventually developed into one of heroism since he was considered as the champion of humanity, while the other gods seemed to be self-centered and looked upon man with little care. This creates a connection to other faiths. There are a number of incidents in the Kindle book that shed light on the nefarious side of the gods, especially in relation to sexuality. In a way that the majority of contemporary readers will find nearly as engaging as a soap opera, the philandering Zeus and other Greek gods and goddesses are revealed to identify with the failings of mortal people. According to the observations of a web writer, “the gods of ancient Greece were myths conveyed to the public, as are the majority of gods.” But if no one is going to listen to what you have to say, what is the purpose of sharing a story? On a scale that encompassed the whole universe, they were projections of ourselves. All of the gods that have ever been described over the course of history may be proved to have such insignificant and impulsive characteristics that demonstrate without a shadow of a doubt that they sprang from something human. http://www.amazon.com/greek-gods-goddesses-gone-ebook/dp/b00dg9e7xs/ is the address for the email address. the resurgence in popularity of the antics of Greek gods and goddesses may be found at http://www.amazon.com/greek-gods-goddesses-gone-ebook/dp/b00dg9e7xs for more information. , which is anticipated to bolster the ever-present attractiveness of the ancient tales (for example, what else could account for the recent epic films based on the “Wrath of the Titans” and the British Broadcasting Corporation’s production of a new television series based on Greek myths?). The Kindle book has been highly received by Amazon reviewers up to this point, and it is anticipated that it will be available for purchase for the foreseeable future. http://www.amazon.com/greek-gods-goddesses-gone-ebook/dp/b00dg9e7xs/ is the address for the email address. Michael Rank is the contact. MichaelRank.net’s address is 11773 Betula Circle, Moreno Valley, California 92557, and his phone number is 801-765-9400. His website address is http://michaelrank.net.