Synopses & Reviews
The gods and heroes of ancient Greece shake heaven and earth in a collection of over thirty stories that breath new life into the myths of Olympus. Here is the triumphant tale of the Trojan Horse, the tragedy of Oedipus, the downfall of Medusa and more. Witness the grand drama of some of the best known heroes of all time in a fresh rendition of these timeless tales.
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Booklist An attractive, large format edition of well known myths and legends from ancient Greece...Watercolors...enhance the book's appeal.
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Children's Book Review Service An excellent introduction to Greek mythology as well as an ideal gift.
Synopsis
The gods and heroes of ancient Greece shake heaven and earth in a collection of over thirty stories that breath new life into the myths of Olympus. Here is the triumphant tale of the Trojan Horse, the tragedy of Oedipus, the downfall of Medusa and more. Witness the grand drama of some of the best known heroes of all time in a fresh rendition of these timeless tales.
About the Author
Alice Low has written many books for children of all ages. She has also been a book reviewer, creative writing teacher, and writer-producer of educational filmstrips.
Table of Contents
ContentsForeward
MOTHER EARTH AND HER CHILDREN
THE GODS AND GODDESSES OF MOUNT OLYMPUS
ZEUS AND THE CREATION OF MANKIND
Prometheus and His Gift to Man
Pandora
Deucalion and Pyrrha and the Great Flood
TRIUMPHS OF THE GODS
Io and Europa
Persephone
Arachne
Niobe
Pygmalion
Echo
Narcissus
Phaëthon
Orpheus
Oedipus
Bellerophon
Atalanta
THE HEROES
Perseus
The Prophecy
Medusa
Heracles
The Crime
The Labors
Jason
The Argonauts
The Golden Fleece
The Return Home
Theseus
The Banquet
The Minotaur
Daedalus
Odysseus
The Trojan War
The Voyage of Odysseus
THE CONSTELLATIONS
Orion
Cassiopeia
Castor and Pollux
Afterword
Index