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Goddess

2014
"After being tricked into releasing the gods from their captivity on Olympus, Helen Hamilton must find a way to re-imprison them without starting a devastating war, all while fighting the ever-growing passion she feels for her forbidden love, Lucas Delos"--Provided by publisher.

The lightning thief

Twelve-year-old dyslexic Percy Jackson goes to summer camp where he sees images of Greek gods and goddesses everywhere even when no one else can. Percy learns he is the child of a famous god right in the middle of an intense battle as the gods try to topple each other.

Jason & the golden fleece

2005
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.

The labors of Heracles

2005
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.

The journeys of Odysseus

2005
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.

Theseus & the minotaur

2005
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.

Defying the gods

2005
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.

Constellation myths

2005
Contains animated retellings of three Greek myths that seek to explain the constellations, including the stories of Orion, Callisto, and Andromeda.

The gods of Olympus

2004
Provides an overview of the major characters in Greek mythology and sheds light on their relationships with each other and with humans. Observe the creation of the universe from chaos, learn how Zeus became king of the gods, and examine life on Mount Olympus.

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