heracles (greek mythology)

Picture book based upon the Disney animated movie version of the story about a demi-god whose incredible strength enables him to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.

Retells the exploits of the Greek demi-god Heracles, including the tales of his twelve labors.

The author examines loneliness, isolation, freedom, and responsibility through a retelling of the classic Greek mythological story of Atlas's punishment and temporary relief when Heracles takes the world off his shoulders.

Retells the story of the legendary demi-god and his twelve tasks.

Retells the daring exploits of Heraclea, a gigantic young woman who in later Greek myths became the male hero Heracles.

Adapts ancient poet Stesichorus's "Geryoneis" into an epic poem set in modern times, told by the red winged monster Geryon, whose inner passions are evoked by a love affair with a drifter, Herakles.

As a child, Geryon, a winged red monster, is tormented by his brother and finds his escape in his photography.

Athena agrees to look out for Heracles, a mortal who has transferred to Mount Olympus Academy, and as she tries to help him fit in with the other kids, she finds herself drawn into his quest to complete twelve important tasks.

A graphic novel depicting the twelve seemingly impossible tasks placed upon Hercules by Hera, his evil stepmother.

Hercules is tricked by the goddess Hera into committing a crime of rage and must serve twelve years of slavery set against him by King Eurystheus.