Author: Richard L Pastore
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Richard L Pastore offers up a light-hearted rendition of the original tale of Perseus, complete with gods and gorgons. The story begins with Acrisius, king of Argos, discovering he will have a grandson who is predestined to kill him. That child, Perseus, reaches adulthood and, with the aid of two gods, embarks on a quest taking him to the edges of the ancient Hellenic world.
Perseus Kills His Grandfather
Author: Richard L Pastore
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Richard L Pastore offers up a light-hearted rendition of the original tale of Perseus, complete with gods and gorgons. The story begins with Acrisius, king of Argos, discovering he will have a grandson who is predestined to kill him. That child, Perseus, reaches adulthood and, with the aid of two gods, embarks on a quest taking him to the edges of the ancient Hellenic world.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Richard L Pastore offers up a light-hearted rendition of the original tale of Perseus, complete with gods and gorgons. The story begins with Acrisius, king of Argos, discovering he will have a grandson who is predestined to kill him. That child, Perseus, reaches adulthood and, with the aid of two gods, embarks on a quest taking him to the edges of the ancient Hellenic world.
Perseus and Medusa
Author: Blake A. Hoena
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496500202
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
In this graphic retelling of the Greek myth, young Perseus is ordered to slay Medusa, a monster whose gaze turns men into solid stone.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496500202
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
In this graphic retelling of the Greek myth, young Perseus is ordered to slay Medusa, a monster whose gaze turns men into solid stone.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
Author: E. M. Berens
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology
Author: Kevin Osborn
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028623856
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
An introduction to Greek and Roman mythology provides explanations of all the gods and their roles, origins of the myths and theories on who wrote them, and the function of myths in society
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028623856
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
An introduction to Greek and Roman mythology provides explanations of all the gods and their roles, origins of the myths and theories on who wrote them, and the function of myths in society
Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860395314
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
A retelling of the Greek tale of how Perseus, a good and brave young man, is helped by the gods to cut off the head of the monster Gorgon Medusa. Suggested level: primary.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860395314
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
A retelling of the Greek tale of how Perseus, a good and brave young man, is helped by the gods to cut off the head of the monster Gorgon Medusa. Suggested level: primary.
Perseus
Author: Daniel Ogden
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134090625
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
The son of Zeus, Perseus belongs in the first rank of Greek heroes. Indeed to some he was a greater hero even than Heracles. With the help of Hermes and Athena he slew the Gorgon Medusa, conquered a mighty sea monster and won the hand of the beautiful princess Andromeda. This volume tells of his enduring myth, it's rendering in art and literature, and its reception through the Roman period and up to the modern day. This is the first scholarly book in English devoted to Perseus' myth in its entirety for over a century. With information drawn from a diverse range of sources as well as varied illustrations, the volume illuminates the importance of the Perseus myth throughout the ages.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134090625
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
The son of Zeus, Perseus belongs in the first rank of Greek heroes. Indeed to some he was a greater hero even than Heracles. With the help of Hermes and Athena he slew the Gorgon Medusa, conquered a mighty sea monster and won the hand of the beautiful princess Andromeda. This volume tells of his enduring myth, it's rendering in art and literature, and its reception through the Roman period and up to the modern day. This is the first scholarly book in English devoted to Perseus' myth in its entirety for over a century. With information drawn from a diverse range of sources as well as varied illustrations, the volume illuminates the importance of the Perseus myth throughout the ages.
Old Greek Stories
Author: James Baldwin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Myths of greece and rome
Author: H. A. Guerber
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
The Witch Must Die
Author: Sheldon Cashdan
Publisher:
ISBN: 0465008968
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A psychoanalytic approach to fairy tales that examines how children can project their own internal struggles onto the opposing characters.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0465008968
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A psychoanalytic approach to fairy tales that examines how children can project their own internal struggles onto the opposing characters.
The Universal Pronouncing Dictionary, and General Expositor of the English Language
Author: Thomas Wright
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1054
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1054
Book Description