Greek Myths

Greek Myths
ISBN-10
0746089317
ISBN-13
9780746089316
Series
Greek Myths
Category
Juvenile Fiction
Pages
301
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Usborne Books
Authors
Anna Milbourne, Louie Stowell, Simona Bursi

Description

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.

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