A professor of classics and visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity school presents modern interpretations of traditional Greek and Roman myths that render classic themes accessible to a new generation of readers. By the author of Alexander the Great.
When Karen leaves New Jersey to spend time with her enigmatic father on Mount Olympus, she is shocked to learn that her junior high classmates are gods and goddesses, and that one of them is turning people to stone.
Helen Thomas has just moved in with her dad's family - who happen to be the ancient Greek gods, living incognito in London!
When Phoebe's mom returns from Greece with a new husband and plans to move to an island in the Aegean Sea, Phoebe's well-plotted senior year becomes ancient history.
In this epic sequel to middle-grade graphic novel Oh My Gods!
Presents a guide to Greek mythology, providing profiles of gods and goddesses along with information on monsters, heroes, and the underworld.
Seventeen-year-old Phoebe, unable to control the powers inherited from her ancestor Nike, must attend summer camp with a group of ten-year-olds, while coping with her boyfriend's apparent betrayal and mysterious messages about her deceased ...
Introduces ancient Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Roman mythologies, including Zeus, father of the Greek gods, Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war, and death, and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats.
"Tardigrade Tom takes Annabelle & Aiden on a historical journey through world religions, cultures, and beliefs. On the way, they discover why we developed such beliefs, and what they say about the core of who we are"--
Features: -Full-spread illustrated map of ancient Greece -Introduction: Origins of mythology -A-Z Hall of Fame: Yearbook-style entries -Profiles and myths: -First-person profiles; pronunciation and Roman name; key attributes, powers, and ...
At once deeply learned and delightfully antic, Accidental Gods offers an unusual keyhole through which to observe the creation of our modern world.