A fantastic new illustrated collection of the well-known Greek myths (as well as a few of the lesser-known ones) full of gods, monsters, heroes and adventure. Contains famous myths such as The Trojan Horse, Jason and the Golden Fleece, Icarus, Pandora's Box and Odysseus. Includes a fully illustrated glossary explaining the characters and places, a name pronunciation guide and maps of the adventurers' journeys through Ancient Greece. Written in an engaging style, with notes in the margins about different monsters and mythological details.
No other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come.
This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before!
Text and illustrations by Caldecott winners Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire depict the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece.
The story of Pandora and her box, snake-haired Medusa, and the greedy King Midas are three of the twelve myths presented in a colorfully illustrated collection of Greek myths.
Being built on an open plain , it was made not of stone , but of baked bricks of river mud . Around it were immense brick fortifications , inside which narrow houses were huddled together . Pyramus and Thisbe lived next door to each ...
The book you hold in your hands contains a retelling of the traditional Greek myths and legends. ... temples, highend tableware, ceremonial armour, and even their furniture with artwork that was intended to tell tales.
In Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, bestselling author Bernard Evslin shares his passion for these fabulous tales and the eternal themes they so beautifully express.
"Make the mythology of Ancient Greece come to life for young readers through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations.
The lively text, surprising fun facts, jokes, and colorful illustrations encourage children to explore Greek mythology and make connections to our modern culture and language.
Using myths such as those of Persephone, Bellerophon, Helen and Teiresias, Claude Calame surveys Greek mythology as a category inseparable from the literature in which so much of it is found.