| The Author |
Alan Carter (1930 - 2007)
has had five works published, all of which are
available from leading book stores (see links
below). Alan pursued a successful career in
Electrical Engineering in the UK after serving
in the Royal Navy. He and his wife, Maureen,
retired to live in Epidavros, Southern Greece in
the mid 1980's where they co-authored two books
on Greek Mythology, the Layman's Guides to the
Greek Gods and Greek Heroes.
Right: Alan and Maureen Carter |
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| Publications |
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The Cosmic Conundrum
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In “ The Cosmic Conundrum”
another aim will be to present facts which have
led to my own inner certainty and which will, I
hope, tip the balance in favour of there having
existed an advanced prehistoric civilization
with great technical ability. People who had a
completely different view, knowledge and respect
for their relatives whether they be animal,
vegetable or mineral and who instinctively knew
that they were a microcosm of the Earth, fellow
planets and the Universe. |
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Heavens
Above : Greek Connection (Paperback)
"Alan Carter describes the Universe in
a simple informative way" - Greek-o-File,
Autumn 2004 |
A simplified approach to the
Universe, which accentuates the deep association
with Greek mythology. Basic astronomical facts
are presented, together with the larger than
life mythological characters and events that
gave their names to the planets, satellites,
asteroids and so many constellations. Time,
distance, volume, mass and temperature expressed
in universal terms are so incomprehensible that
the reader will find out the mythical adventures
more believable than the factual calculations.
The Greek night sky presents a superb spectacle
and it is hoped that this book will provide the
ideal accomplishment to the evening relaxation
on the balcony when, replete with your taverna
meal and a glass of wine to hand, it could be
time to light-heartedly view some Greek legends
as they unfold in the sky above. |
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Guide
to the History and Myth of Fifteen Selected
Sites in Southern Greece (Paperback) |
Details to follow... |
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The
Olympic Glory That Was Greece (Paperback) |
A comprehensive illustrated
history of the Olympic Games from prehistoric
times, through a millenium of ancient
competition to the modern era, 1896 to 1994.
Explore the mythological roots of the Games that
nurtured the seeds of the world's foremost
athletic contest. The book contains a guide to
Ancient Olympia and describes the five day
festival of the Ancient Games, the introduction
of events and techniques employed. |
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A
Layman's Guide to the Greek Gods (Paperback) |
Essential reading for the
newcomer to the ancient history of Greece and a
voyage of discovery with reference to the
background of names that are given to this day
in every branch of Greek life. |
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A
Layman's Guide to the Greek Heroes (Paperback) |
Gives an account of the lives
of the race of men, half human, half God, who
were worshipped in their own right by the
ancient Greeks side by side with their original
Gods. These legendary tales of their feats of
guile, strength and courage, which are the roots
of much of the Western world's philosophy,
together with their success in the sporting
arena. |
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