theseus

"Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid's stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice every year. When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods, betraying her family and country, and risking everything for love, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur. But will Ariadne's decision ensure her happy ending? And what of Phaedra, the beloved younger sister she leaves behind?"--Provided by publisher.

The myth of the Minotaur is one of the oldest stories in history. It comes from the Greek island of Crete, where Minoan civilization flourished between 3000 and 1100 BCE. The labyrinth in which the monster was imprisoned is also the first mention of a maze in the historical record. Through the age-appropriate main text, augmented by engaging fact boxes and full-color photographs, readers learn about the fascinating history of ancient Greece. A glossary of new terms is included to give a deeper understanding of the material.

In this humorous (and gross) retelling of the Greek myth, Theseus and his hero friends visit the island of Crete and the amusement park known as the Labyrinth, where they encounter a nasty bully called the Minotaur who challenges Theseus to a race through the Maze-o-muck.

A modern twist on the Theseus and Minotaur myth, told in verse.

Presents Shakepeare's comedy of marriage, tangled love affairs, and feuding fairies as an adaptation in graphic novel format.

"Takes readers through the journey of ancient Greek hero Theseus in which readers' choices drive the story"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about the history of the minotaur and his maze.

Takes readers through the journey of ancient Greek hero Theseus in which readers' choices drive the story.

Relates the Greek myth about the feats of Theseus, the son of both a man and a god, including his defeat of the Minotaur in the maze of King Minos of Knossos in Crete.

One of the most monstrous myths in history is that of the Minotaur. A huge man with the head and furious temperament of a bull, the Minotaur was hidden in a labyrinth by King Minos. Readers learn the tale of the Minotaur through the story of the Greek hero Theseus, including its terrible end. Written in accessible language, the tale of the Minotaur will engage even reluctant readers, especially if they’re monster-movie fans.