mythology, greek

Expands on the myth of Orpheus, a young poet and musician who undertakes a terrifying journey to ask the rulers of the Underworld to return the princess Euridice, his beloved bride, after she is killed by a venomous serpent.

A retelling of the Greek myth, in which Perseus, unaware of the many dangers he will face, sets out to save his mother from a forced marriage by capturing the head of Medusa, a creature that with one look could turn him to stone.

Retells the story of the Trojan War, from the quarrel for the golden apple, and the flight of Helen with Paris, to the destruction of Troy.

A reissue of the 1934 text which features retellings of the myths of ancient Greece.

Presents an introduction to Greek mythology, providing information on their origins and the role they played in Greek culture and society. Includes illustrations and examples of myths.

A retelling of the Greek myths about Pan, both goat and god, whose reed flute frolicking leads him to a meeting with Iphigenia, a human raised as the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra.

A retelling of the adventures of Odysseus on his long voyage home from the Trojan War.

Retells the adventures of the hero Odysseus as he encounters many monsters and other obstacles on his journey home from the Trojan War.

Lists over 540 alphabetical entries of names, places, and events from the legends of ancient Greece.

A retelling of the tragic myth of Orpheus and his eternal love for the doomed Eurydice.