Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Franklin Watts
ISBN: 9781843628668
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Retells fifteen stories of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses, including both well-known myths and such lesser-known tales as the story of the origin of the dolphins and how Haephaestus became the husband of Aphrodite.
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Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0689820844
Category : Creation
Languages : en
Pages : 114
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A collection of 15 stories about the Greek gods and goddesses--Zeus, the most powerful, his wife Hera, and their large extended family.
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1622751531
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
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Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Orchard
ISBN: 9781841216560
Category : Dionysus (Greek deity)
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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These powerful and drama-packed retellings feature a host of well-known Greek gods and goddesses, magically brought to life by Tony Ross's lively illustrations. Phaeton and the Sun Chariot/Zeus Shining/Dionysus and the Pirates: What happens when you want what you can't have? Spoilt Phaeton, lovelorn Semele, and a band of greedy pirates are all about to find out the hard way...
Author: Don Nardo
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 0756544793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.
Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Orchard
ISBN: 9781843627807
Category : Arachne (Greek mythology)
Languages : en
Pages : 29
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Arachne is always boasting that her weaving is better than the goddess Athena's. So Athena decides to teach the boastful girl a terrible lesson... Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures.
Author: Molly Ringle
Publisher: Central Avenue Publishing
ISBN: 1926760999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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The Greek gods never actually existed. Did they? Sophie Darrow finds she was wrong about that assumption when she's pulled into the spirit realm, complete with an Underworld, on her first day at college. Adrian, the mysterious young man who brought her there, simply wants her to taste a pomegranate. Soon, though she returns to her regular life, her mind begins exploding with dreams and memories of ancient times; of a love between two Greeks named Persephone and Hades. But lethal danger has always surrounded the immortals, and now that she's tainted with the Underworld's magic, that danger is drawing closer to Sophie. Molly Ringle's growing list of other successful titles include: The Chrysomelia Stories 1. Persephone's Orchard 2. Underworld's Daughter 3. Immortal's Spring The Goblins of Bellwater All the Better Part of Me Lava Red Feather Blue Sage and King
Author: Bernard Evslin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590441100
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Brief, simplified tales introduce young readers to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greek mythology.
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486418629
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Book Description
The ancient Greeks worshipped a host of gods and goddesses. Preserved today in poetry, art, and mythology, these divine beings were part of a religious pantheon from which worshippers sought health, good crops, and deliverance from enemies. This collection of mythical figures introduces youngsters to Greek mythology in an appealing way to fans of all ages.
Author: Saviour Pirotta
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781841217758
Category : Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Here are ten of the greatest and best-loved Greek legends retold with warmth and humour for young children and illustrated with bright, friendly artwork. Meet Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus, Pandora, King Midas and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. The perfect introduction to Greek Myths.
