A collection of nineteen Greek myths and legends features such tales as "The Story of Prometheus," "The Wanderings of Heracles," "The Quest of the Golden Fleece," and "The First Fall of Troy."
All the same he was a noisy, merry, laughing child, and Hermes took him in his arms with delight, wrapped him in the soft skins of the wild hares, and carried him to Olympus. Zeus had just returned, and he welcomed Hermes, and smiled at ...
A collection of nineteen Greek myths and legends features such tales as The Story of Prometheus, The Wanderings of Heracles, The Quest of the Golden Fleece, and The First Fall of Troy.
With this book, readers no longer have to consult numerous sources to get their dose of ancient mythology!
They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans--and ...
Discover the great conflicts that plagued both the lords of the skies as well as the leagues of men who battled against their gods and spun forth these incredible tales.
" In Heroes, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles, and reveals each myth's relevance for our own time. • A collector's edition filled with classical art inspired by the myths and a luxe, foil ...
From Midas’s tragic gift to the exploits of Hercules and the curse of Pandora, Robert Graves brings the legends of ancient Greece to life in a way that’s sure to appeal to everyone; from children to adults, and from casual readers to ...
Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world -- the adventures of Perseus, the labors of Hercules, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts -- are vividly retold in this single connected narrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming ...
He showed learning, curiosity and judgement, but most of all he could not resist a good story. True to their original telling and stripped of the sanitization of later centuries, these powerful tales make compelling reading.
Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the mighty exploits of Zeus, Odysseus, the twelve tasks of Heracles, and the Titans, highlighting the origins of modern fiction in myth and fable. Gorgeous Collector's Edition.