Heroes and legends

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Sinbad the sailor

Recounts Sinbad's adventurous voyages that made him wealthy and famous.
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Theseus and the maze of the Minotaur

2016
The story of Theseus and the Minotaur is one of the best-known Greek myths, inspiring plays, films, books, and countless fantasy games.

Heroes of the Trojan War

2016
For those studying Greek mythology in-depth, this can help to keep track of the intricate timeline and the many characters involved.

Thor

2015
Retells the legends of the Vikings' god of thunder Thor, while also explaining their historical context and place in Norse mythology, and explores the influence of this Norse deity in other cultures and popular media.

Robin Hood

2015
Retells the legend of Robin Hood, the medieval outlaw-hero who famously took from the rich and gave to the poor.

King Arthur

2015
Retells the legends of King Arthur and his knights, while also exploring the conflicting theories of their historical origin, the tales of Welsh folklore and medieval romance, and the portrayals of King Arthur in modern media.

Jason and the Argonauts

2015
Retelling of the exploits of the ancient mythological hero, Jason, and his crew of Argonauts.

Hercules

2015
Retelling of the story of the legendary ancient Greek hero, Hercules.

Dragonslayers

2015
Retells legends of the great heroes with the courage to face the ultimate mythological enemy, the dragon.
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