Presents six Greek myths that tell of courageous heroes and their encounters with gods, goddesses, and a variety of fantastic creatures including flying horses, many-headed monsters, and others.
Provides an introduction to ancient Greek civilization and culture, and presents a selection of myths created by the ancient Greeks in their attempts to understand the world, including mythological stories such as Jason and the Golden Fleece and the story of Odysseus.
As Philonecron plots to destroy the gods, transform the Underworld, destroy humanity, and remodel Olympus, Mr. Metos takes thirteen-year-old cousins Charlotte and Zee to join the Prometheans, who have an age-old weapon that may help protect them.
Prometheus, on the run from fellow gods who are angry that he gave fire to humans, arrives in Eden City in the late eighteenth century where he becomes involved with Nell, a young girl who travels around with her father doing circus stunts for money.