mythology, greek

Examines the adventures of Perseus, a hero of Greek mythology, discussing his childhood, and his quest to bring the head of the deadly Medusa to King Polydectes.

Demi-god Percy Jackson and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a secret that makes him wonder whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or a cruel joke.

"The Greek and Roman demigods must simultaneously prevent the earth mother, Gaea, from waking and stop war from breaking out at Camp Half-Blood"--Provided by publisher.

Explores archaeological sites and artifacts, art, architecture, and writings to provide insights into life in the ancient Aegean civilization, showing how archaeologists pieced together the history of the ancient Minoans and Mycenaeans using discoveries from ancient ruins as well as clues from the Greek myths.

Presents a history of the ancient Greek civilization through its key battles and mythic deities, featuring reenactments, archival footage, and expert testimony.

"Mighty Apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but there's more to this Olympian than a bright smile and a shining chariot"--.

Presents the 2003 film version of the story of Helen, an extraordinarily beautiful woman who sparked the Trojan War in which the Greeks defeated Troy by offering a mammoth wooden horse that secretly housed their fighting men.

Jason, son of the King of Thessaly, sails on the Argo to the land of Colchis to capture the Golden Fleece.

A rhyming text that introduces some of the mythical monsters from ancient Greece.

"After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. He must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favor"--.