mythology, greek

An easy-to-read retelling of the Greek myth of the Cyclops, who traps Odysseus and his friends and threatens to eat them.

Discusses the constellation Perseus and the Greek myth associated with the stars.

Introduces the constellation Leo to young readers and discusses the myths it is named after.

"The Pegasus constellation is one of the largest in the night sky from the end of summer through fall. Readers will learn what the constellation looks like through photographs as well as ... illustrations of the myths."--Provided by publisher.

This collection of reversible poems helps readers gain new perspectives on ancient Greek myths.

Few stories are as timeless, influential, and indelible as the Greek myths. Here they are told as if by a fireside storyteller, detailing the wondrous adventures of ancient heroes, gods, and monsters. The tales include the clash of the Titans and the gods of Olympus; Jason and the Golden Fleece; Theseus and the Minotaur; the Voyages of Odysseus; and Orpheus and Eurydice.

Discusses the natural phenomena found in Greek mythology and reveals how these stories provided order to Greek society, culture, customs, and values.

"Zeus is a figure in Greek mythology and the leader of the Olympians--the gods and goddesses who were worshiped by the ancient Greeks. The Greeks believed that Zeus and his followers defeated an earlier race of gods--the Titans--in a battle that burned the Earth's surface. Zeus established a home for himself and the other Olympian gods and goddesses above Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece. From that height, he kept a close eye on human affairs and when he felt it was necessary, he punished rule-breakers. Because he controlled thunder and lightning, punishment often took the form of his throwing a blazing thunderbolt at the offenders. In addition, Zeus pursued women--divine and human alike--and his wife (the goddess Hera) was often jealous. She used her powers to try to stop Zeus from fooling around. But he had many children with his mistresses, including the mighty hero Hercules."--.

"Many of the statues of Poseidon throughout the world are near the ocean, since Poseidon is the god of the sea. The Greek gods and goddesses bring to mind images of heroes and heroines, much admired by the Greek people. Poseidon fits this description to a certain degree, but like humans, he possesses many character flaws. Most of the stories about Poseidon depict an angry, vengeful being who makes decisions based on his emotions--he is a troublemaker for humans--and other gods and goddesses, and they in turn, are mischief makers for Poseidon. The myths are exciting, adventurous stories that the ancient Greeks used as guidance in their daily lives to explain nature and why things happened."--.