Myth-O-Mania: Get to Work, Hercules!

Myth-O-Mania: Get to Work, Hercules! PDF Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434246825
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106

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You've heard of Hercules, right? Big, strong guy who did tons of amazing, heroic deeds? Well one part of that myth is correct. Hercules was big and strong. But he had an teeny-tiny brain. He couldn't have done any of those heroic deeds if it hadn't been for his friends telling him exactly what to do. Hades sets the record straight on the true story of Hercules.

Myth-O-Mania: Get to Work, Hercules!

Myth-O-Mania: Get to Work, Hercules! PDF Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434246825
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106

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Book Description
You've heard of Hercules, right? Big, strong guy who did tons of amazing, heroic deeds? Well one part of that myth is correct. Hercules was big and strong. But he had an teeny-tiny brain. He couldn't have done any of those heroic deeds if it hadn't been for his friends telling him exactly what to do. Hades sets the record straight on the true story of Hercules.

Myth-O-Mania: Go for the Gold, Atalanta!

Myth-O-Mania: Go for the Gold, Atalanta! PDF Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434246833
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98

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A retelling, with a modern spin, of the Greek myth in which Atalanta finally agrees to marry but only if the man can outrun her in a footrace.

Herakles

Herakles PDF Author: Emma Stafford
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136519270
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338

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There is more material available on Herakles than any other Greek god or hero. His story has many more episodes than those of other heroes, concerning his life and death as well as his battles with myriad monsters and other opponents. In literature, he appears in our earliest Greek epic and lyric poetry, is reinvented for the tragic and comic stage, and later finds his way into such unlikely areas as philosophical writing and love poetry. In art, his exploits are amongst the earliest identifiable mythological scenes, and his easily-recognisable figure with lionskin and club was a familiar sight throughout antiquity in sculpture, vase-painting and other media. He was held up as an ancestor and role-model for both Greek and Roman rulers, and widely worshipped as a god, his unusual status as a hero-god being reinforced by the story of his apotheosis. Often referred to by his Roman name Hercules, he has continued to fascinate writers and artists right up to the present day. In Herakles, Emma Stafford has successfully tackled the ‘Herculean task’ of surveying both the ancient sources and the extensive modern scholarship in order to present a hugely accessible account of this important mythical figure. Covering both Greek and Roman material, the book highlights areas of consensus and dissent, indicating avenues for further study on both details and broader issues. Easy to read, Herakles is perfectly suited to students of classics and related disciplines, and of interest to anyone looking for an insight into ancient Greece’s most popular hero.

Myth-O-Mania: Have a Hot Time, Hades!

Myth-O-Mania: Have a Hot Time, Hades! PDF Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434246787
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90

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Think you know the real story behind the Greek myths? Think again. Most people only know what Zeus wants them to. But the truth is, Zeus is a total myth-o-maniac. Hades, King of the Underworld, is here to set the record straight on how he ended up as Ruler of the Underworld and Zeus became King of the Gods.

Myth-O-Mania: Say Cheese, Medusa!

Myth-O-Mania: Say Cheese, Medusa! PDF Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434246795
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106

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In Greek mythology, Medusa was a Gorgon a winged monster with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked at her was instantly turned to stone. But she wasn't born that way. Not even close. Athena was so jealous of Medusa's beauty that she cursed her. Zeus changed the story to make his son, Perseus, look good. Hades is here to set the record straight on Perseus, Medusa, and everything in between.

Hercules

Hercules PDF Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN: 9780786822744
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Recounts the story of the mythological hero, Hercules, child of Zeus and a mortal woman, including his twelve labors and ending with his ascension to Mount Olympus as a god.

Myth-O-Mania: Get Lost, Odysseus!

Myth-O-Mania: Get Lost, Odysseus! PDF Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496500415
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316

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The Trojan War is over, but now Odysseus has to find his way home to Ithaca . . . and in typical fashion, he's angered Poseidon enough that the sea-god has decided to make his journey miserable (if not impossible).

Weight

Weight PDF Author: Jeanette Winterson
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0307367363
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170

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Book Description
The story of Atlas and Heracles Atlas knows how it feels to carry the weight of the world; but why, he asks himself, does it have to be carried at all? In Weight — visionary and inventive, yet completely believable and relevant to the questions we ask ourselves every day — Winterson’s skill in turning the familiar on its head to show us a different truth is put to stunning effect. When I was asked to choose a myth to write about, I realized I had chosen already. The story of Atlas holding up the world was in my mind before the telephone call had ended. If the call had not come, perhaps I would never have written the story, but when the call did come, that story was waiting to be written. Rewritten. The recurring language motif of Weight is “I want to tell the story again.” My work is full of Cover Versions. I like to take stories we think we know and record them differently. In the retelling comes a new emphasis or bias, and the new arrangement of the key elements demands that fresh material be injected into the existing text. Weight moves far away from the simple story of Atlas’s punishment and his temporary relief when Hercules takes the world off his shoulders. I wanted to explore loneliness, isolation, responsibility, burden, and freedom too, because my version has a very particular end not found elsewhere. —from Jeanette Winterson’s Foreword to Weight

Hercules

Hercules PDF Author: Frank Tieri
Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
ISBN: 9780785117520
Category : Hercules (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Hercules #1-5." -- p. [2] of cover.

Hercules Little Golden Book (Disney Classic)

Hercules Little Golden Book (Disney Classic) PDF Author:
Publisher: Golden/Disney
ISBN: 0736443045
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 15

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Book Description
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s beloved movie Hercules with this classic Little Golden Book from 1997 that features Hercules, Meg, Phil, and Pegasus! Disney’s Hercules is the timeless story of a hero trying to find where he belongs and going the distance to save the world in the process. The epic characters and catchy songs from the film have captivated audiences for 25 years. And now this Little Golden Book that retells the story full of humor and heart is back in print to delight a new generation of boys and girls ages 2 to 5—as well as fans and collectors of all ages! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.