Odyssey of the Gods: The Alien History of Ancient Greece

by Erich von Däniken

Book Overview

Erich von D niken'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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1862047499
• ISBN13: 9781862047495
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Element Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Yo "Yo" is overly, simplistically judgemental

Judging from his/her very shallow review, Yo "Yo" does not seem to possess much ability to use intelligence him/herself. "Stupid people piss me off" - his/her statement. But honestly on what basis is the observation stupid? Erik has done years of research and the evidence is presented piece by piece, with comprehensive research material, in the many books written by him. Isn't it totally unfair to discredit years of intelligent industry with childish judgements like Yo "Yo"'s? It strikes me as very immature. I am not saying this just because I am a fan of Erik, but because it was exactly this kind of adolescent narrow-mindedness that got many thinkers tortured and killed by the Inquisition etc. One states with conviction what one gathers from evidence. If I were to tell you that a piece of unfolded, pristine light paper will fall to the ground as fast as hot iron rod, you'd laugh me right off my face - but that is exactly what would happen in the absence of atmosphere. To call someone retarded because they are willing to cast an open-minded look into enquiry - that judgement itself is retarded. All in all, I'd say Erik's books have at least opened a chapter into investigating the strange similarities that exist among different human groups. I may not agree with all of his conclusions, but his methods I find without flaw. Regards Subra V S

Part of the Addicting von Daniken Series

Erich von Daniken's books are entertaining, informative, and controversial. With over 2 dozen books now, each one adds a piece to the unraveling puzzle of ancient man's myths, legends, and sites. This book specifically uses Greek mythology as a guide on von Daniken's search for Ancient Astronauts. Fans of his works may also be interested in visiting his website [ URL] for current news events from many other websites.

A fascinating and enjoyable book!

In "Odysey of of the Gods" Erich Von Daniken has crafted a well reasearched, provocative, and intriquing naritive concerning the notion that the gods of mythology, especialy Greek mythology, were extraterestrial beings. This coupled with Von Daniken's charismatic writing style makes this book engrossing, the two chapters discussing Atlantis were espescialy cogent. If you find this subject interesting I would also recomend Zacharia Sitchen's "Earth Chronicles" series begining with "The Twelfth Planet".

Gods were Aliens?

Gods were rather..."Frisky" in ancient times.The Argonaughts were all "sons" of God Jason,Hercules had the genes.Right away I a comparison to the Epic of Gilgamesh, he was a "Son" of God also and guess what he had a quest too. Robots, Fire protected ointment, submarines, Strange creatures of the Reptilian persuation? this story was written Thousands of years ago from even older sources. This is Star Wars Written very long ago.Daniken can see through the surface of what and gives an idea about what it could be. Atlantis has been around in our collected thought for many years and Daniken goes through Two chapters on the theory. Daniken writes with such clarity, that he can give an idea foundation. A scientist said that Atlantis was really Troy and has some really poor examples, and Daniken pounces all over it! Daniken likes history to be correct, and to any body who gave creedence to Atlantis SHOULD at least check out the last two chapters. Daniken also brings up again some puzzling things he has found in his research. The Anticythera machine, a mechanism which is a very precise Astronamical Calender, one that shouldn't exist...but does. The Piri Reis map is also a mystery, a map written five Hundrd years ago had very detailed picture of Antartica. Now you might say "So what"? I would say that too but Antartica wasn't discovered until a couple hundred years after Piri drew the map. The map has parts of Antartica found during the ninteen fifties our era, parts covered in a MILE of ice.Daniken again delivers a well documented read. one that should at the very least inspire to think "maybe it could have happened"? I met Daniken and have been entergized to his theories even more now than before. If I could the book would get SIX STARS.

Scholars cringe!

Odyseey is a worthy read for any history buff. Daniken reads through the Argonaughts story and shows us what made him scratch his head. Things that sound like submarines, space craft, Talking boards(RADIO), Giant metal fire breathing dragons.The Argonaughts were all SONS of God, special above all others....why? Daniken also states his opinion on the THEORY of Altantis, and why it could not have been Troy like experts have said.Daniken again proves why he is a best selling author, he isn't a charlitan.... he sees it in another light.