classical mythology

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Mythology

timeless tales of gods and heroes
1999
Presents an introduction to classical mythology, and features a selection of myths, grouped in the categories of gods, the creation, and the earliest heroes; stories of love and adventure; great heroes before the Trojan War; heroes of the Trojan War; great families of mythology; less important myths; and mythology of the Norsemen.

Mythology

1998
A collection of Greek, Roman, and Norse myths retold by the author.

Greek and Roman mythology

2005
Presents an educational graphic novel designed for elementary grades three and up that helps children gain a more practical understanding of both Greek and Roman mythology and includes descriptions of constellations and the etymology of words.

The Odyssey

selected adventures
1980
Retells in simple language five episodes in the voyage of the Greek hero Odysseus from Troy to his home in Ithaca.

Greek gods and heroes

1965
Discusses the popularity of Greek myths with chapters about the beauty, wit, and aggressiveness of the Greek gods and goddesses.

Mythology

1969
Timeless tales of gods and heroes retold in the style of the original.

Greek mythology

1983
Discusses the various origins of the Greek myths, and tells stories of the Greek gods and heros, tracing the development of the myths from primitive to sophisticated versions.

What men or gods are these?

A genealogical approach to classical mythology
1980
Presents some 40 family relationship charts, including the gods beginning with Gaea and Uranus, plus four major lists of heroes in Greek mythology.

Myths of the ancient Greeks

2003
Presents retellings of fifty-six myths of the ancient Greeks, grouped in nine categories, including beginnings, tales of Athens, heroes, and the war at Troy, each with an explanatory introduction.

Metamorphoses

a play
2002
A retelling of Ovid's classic tale that interweaves the original and contemporary versions.

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