mythology, classical

A collection of classic legends of the Greek gods.

Retells the story of the Trojan War, from the quarrel for the golden apple, and the flight of Helen with Paris, to the destruction of Troy.

Nathaniel Hawthorne retells classic Greek myths, including such subjects and characters as the Minotaur, the Pygmies, the dragon's teeth, Circe's palace, the pomegranate seeds, the Golden Fleece, Odysseus, Zeus, Theseus and Ariadne, Cadmus and Europa, and Jason and the Argonauts.

Retells, in cartoon format, the story of how Perseus defeats the evil monster Medusa with the help of his brother Hermes, messenger of the gods.

Describes the mythological figures of the zodiac and presents facts on the constellations to which they are linked, also discussing the Milky Way and the life cycle of a star.

Presents English translations of the complete plays of ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, including the Oedipus cycle, "Oedipus the King, " "Oedipus at Colonus, " and "Antigone"; and features a general introduction, prefaces to each play, stage directions, and a glossary.

Presents an introduction to classical mythology, and features a selection of myths, grouped in the categories of gods, the creation, and the earliest heroes; stories of love and adventure; great heroes before the Trojan War; heroes of the Trojan War; great families of mythology; less important myths; and mythology of the Norsemen.

Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.

Retells the part of Homer's "Odyssey" in which Odysseus meets Circe and struggles against the Sirens and Scylla and Charybdis.