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Myths of ancient Greece

2001
Presents ten ancient Greek myths accompanied by color illustrations, and includes a general introduction, a glossary, and a list of related resources. Covers such figures as Diana and Acteon, Apollo and Daphne, and Mars and Venus.

Orpheus & company

contemporary poems on Greek mythology
1999
A collection of approximately two hundred poems related to the figures of Greek mythology, written by late-twentieth-century writers both established and lesser known.

Theseus

hero of the maze
1997
Retells, in cartoon format, the story of Theseus, who saved thirteen young Athenians and won the hand of Ariadne by battling the Minotaur.

Castor & Pollux

the fighting twins
1997
Retells, in cartoon format, the story of adventure-seeking twin brothers Castor and Pollux who accept King Aetes's challenge to capture Jason--who the King is sure is out to steal his Golden Fleece--but who switch loyalties after Jason saves them from certain death.

Atalanta

the wild girl
1997
Retells, in cartoon format, the story of Atalanta, a mortal woman raised by bears whose hunting skill won her the heart of Prince Meleager and the jealousy of the goddess Artemis.

Andromeda

the flying warrior princess
1996
Retells, in cartoon format, the story of Princess Andromeda and the young hero Perseus who together battle a terrible sea serpent and the enemies of the island of Seriphos.

King Midas and his gold

1986
King Midas discovers that gold does not make him happy after all especially when he can't eat it or love it.

Pegasus

1970
Recounts how the warrior Bellerophon conquered the winged horse, Pegasus, and relates the many adventures they had together.

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