{"product_id":"demeter-robert-krugmann-2003-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated-by-turkish-artist","title":"Demeter – Robert Krugmann 2003 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated by Turkish Artist","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eRobert Krugmann – Demeter (Demeter) – Yurt Kitap Yayın Turkish Edition (2003)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"558\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Turkish edition of Demeter by Robert Krugmann was published by Yurt Kitap Yayın in 2003. Printed in Turkish, the book explores the mythology, symbolism, and legendary narratives surrounding Demeter, one of the most important goddesses of Ancient Greek mythology. The volume is especially notable for containing numerous illustrations created by Turkish illustrator Sait Munzur, whose artwork adds a distinctive visual richness to the mythological storytelling.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eThe work examines the myths and cultural significance of Demeter, the Olympian goddess associated with agriculture, fertility, harvest, nature, and the cycle of life. Revered as a nurturing maternal figure, Demeter symbolized abundance, the fertility of the earth, and humanity’s dependence on the natural world for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eRobert Krugmann presents Demeter not only as a mythological deity but also as a symbolic embodiment of motherhood, nourishment, seasonal renewal, grief, and rebirth. The book explores her most famous mythological narrative involving her daughter Persephone and the god Hades, a story that became one of the foundational myths explaining the changing seasons and the cycle of life and death in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eParticular attention is given to Demeter’s sorrow following Persephone’s abduction to the underworld, which caused the earth to become barren until her daughter’s periodic return restored fertility and springtime. Through this myth, the work reflects ancient Greek ideas concerning nature, mortality, renewal, and the deep emotional bonds between parent and child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eThemes such as motherhood, fertility, loss, renewal, divine justice, nature, and the cyclical order of existence appear throughout the narrative. The book also explores Demeter’s connection to ancient religious rituals and mystery traditions, especially the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most sacred spiritual cults of the ancient Mediterranean world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eThe illustrated format significantly enhances the reading experience. Numerous drawings by Turkish artist Sait Munzur depict ancient harvest scenes, Olympian gods, sacred rituals, mythological landscapes, temples, and dramatic moments from Demeter’s legendary world. These illustrations distinguish the volume as a visually unique Turkish mythology edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eBeyond mythology itself, the work also offers insight into how Ancient Greek civilization understood agriculture, seasonal change, fertility, and humanity’s relationship with nature through symbolic storytelling and religious imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003eFor readers interested in Ancient Greek mythology, classical civilization, symbolic archetypes, and illustrated mythological works, this Turkish edition represents an accessible and visually engaging introduction to one of antiquity’s most important Olympian goddesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2921\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e• Author: Robert Krugmann\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003e• Original Title: Demeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003e• Turkish Title: Demeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e• Publisher: Yurt Kitap Yayın\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003e• Publication Date: 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003e• Genre: Mythology; Classical Literature; Illustrated Narrative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003e• Subject: Demeter and Ancient Greek mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003e• Literary Content: Greek myths; Olympian legends; Mythological storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3288\"\u003e• Main Figure: Demeter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3364\"\u003e• Themes: Fertility; Motherhood; Nature; Renewal; Harvest; Seasonal cycles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3457\"\u003e• Mythological Elements: Persephone myth; Underworld legends; Sacred rituals; Olympian gods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3532\"\u003e• Cultural Scope: Ancient Greece and classical Mediterranean civilization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003e• Historical Importance: Explores one of the central agricultural and maternal goddesses of Ancient Greek religion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3720\"\u003e• Visual Features: Contains numerous illustrations throughout the book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3792\"\u003e• Illustrator: Artwork and illustrations by Turkish artist Sait Munzur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3887\"\u003e• Educational Value: Introductory illustrated work on Greek mythology and symbolic archetypes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003e• Cultural Importance: Examines ancient beliefs concerning fertility, agriculture, and the cycle of life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4085\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Illustrated Turkish mythology edition featuring artwork by Sait Munzur\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49625184108682,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_47d40f07-a11c-48ea-ad89-425d4045807c.jpg?v=1782890457","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/demeter-robert-krugmann-2003-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated-by-turkish-artist","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}