classical mythology

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The deadly power of Medusa

1988
Recounts the Greek myth of the hero Perseus and how he vanquished the monster Medusa.

Hercules and the maze of the Minotaur

1998
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.

Mitos Griegos para ni?os

2004
Presents a collections of Greek myths for children and contains stories of powerful monsters, gods and heroes, and exciting battles.

Ancient Greece

2001
Explores some aspects of the history, philosophy, and mythology of Ancient Greece.

Gods & goddesses

2006
Interviews with renowned Greek scholars offer an overview of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greek mythology, discussing where the myths originated and why recent evidence suggests that some of the myths may have been true.

The tale of Troy

retold from the ancient authors
1958
The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, and of the gathering of the Heroes and the Siege of Troy.

King Midas and the golden touch

2000
A retelling of the classic story in which King Midas learns a lesson after wishing for everything he touches to be turned to gold.

Favorite Greek Myths; illustrated by Troy Howell

1989
Welcome to a strange and beautiful world, where the moon, the sun, and the wind are all gods; where a human form can easily change into a plant or an animal; where nature's secrets are magically revealed through tales of wonder.

Antigone

2008
A modern interpretation of Sophocles' drama of Antigone who defied the state to bury her dead brother.

Have a hot time, Hades!

Myth-O-Mania Book 1.
2002
Puts a modern spin on the Greek myth of how Zeus became the Ruler of the Universe, as told by Hades, Ruler of the Underworld, who insists that Zeus cheated.

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