mythology, classical

"Explores the stories of some of the most prominent figures in Roman mythology, such as Romulus and Remus, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Apollo and the story of the Aeneid. Each tale includes a detailed introduction to the culture of ancient Rome, as well as expert commentary written by scholars and specialists."--Provided by publisher.

Provides a new translation of a collection of stories from Greek and Roman mythology recounting tales of recorded transformations. Contains over fifty stories chronicling the legends of King Midas, Daedalus, Icarus, Hercules, and the Trojan War.

A collection of twenty Greek and Roman myths including "Apollo and Diana," "Arcas and Callisto," and "Pomona and Vertumnus.".

An animated program presenting the story of Jason's quest to retrieve a golden ram's magical fleece in order to claim his birthright, and discusses themes from the story that shed light on ancient Greek life and mythology.

Examines some of the legends associated with Heracles, a Greek demigod endowed with great physical strength, looking at his childhood, his labors for King Eurystheus, and some of the other impossible tasks that led to his eventually being granted the status of a full god.

An animated program presenting several adventures of Greek Hero, Odysseus from his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War, and discusses themes from Odysseus's story that shed light on ancient Greek life and beliefs.

Examines the adventures of Theseus, a heroic mortal of Greek mythology, discussing his childhood, his claim to the throne of Aegeus, and his confrontation with King Minos, the ruler of Crete, and the deadly Minotaur.

An animated program that presents the tales of several characters in Greek mythology who defy the gods, including Arachne, Daedalus and Icarus, Prometheus, and Pandora; and discusses themes from their stories that shed light on ancient Greek life and beliefs.

Contains animated retellings of three Greek myths that seek to explain the constellations, including the stories of Orion, Callisto, and Andromeda.