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.
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.
Perseus
Author: Paul D. Storrie
Publisher: Graphic Universe
ISBN: 1580138888
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
In graphic novel format, retells the story of how King Polydectes planned to get rid of young Perseus so he could wed his mother, Danae, by tricking him into slaying Medusa--a snake-haired monster whose look turns humans into stone.
Publisher: Graphic Universe
ISBN: 1580138888
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
In graphic novel format, retells the story of how King Polydectes planned to get rid of young Perseus so he could wed his mother, Danae, by tricking him into slaying Medusa--a snake-haired monster whose look turns humans into stone.
Greek Mythology's Adventures of Perseus
Author: Blake Hoena
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780982118795
Category : Gods, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
You're the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive against Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair, in this adapted classic for ages 9 to 13?
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780982118795
Category : Gods, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
You're the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive against Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair, in this adapted classic for ages 9 to 13?
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 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.
Perseus and the Gorgon
Author: Rob Lloyd Jones
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409585115
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The Gorgon is a hideous creature, with snakes for hair and a deadly glare – and she's fighting Perseus to the death. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence, this thrilling retelling of the Greek myth is brought to life with full colour illustrations. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409585115
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The Gorgon is a hideous creature, with snakes for hair and a deadly glare – and she's fighting Perseus to the death. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence, this thrilling retelling of the Greek myth is brought to life with full colour illustrations. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare
The Legend of Perseus
Author: Edwin Sidney Hartland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Andromeda (Greek mythology)
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Andromeda (Greek mythology)
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
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.
Perseus and Medusa
Author: Corinne J. Naden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780893753627
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Perseus is sent to slay Medusa and also saves a princess from a sea serpent.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780893753627
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Perseus is sent to slay Medusa and also saves a princess from a sea serpent.
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.