classical mythology

A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.

Retells the part of Homer's "Odyssey" in which King Odysseus fights the cyclops.

Illustrated retellings of the myths about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.

A retelling of part of the Odyssey in which Odysseus and his fleet continue their journey and encounter giant cannibals, a beautiful witch, and the Land of the Dead.

Because she boasts that she weaves better than anyone, Arachne is turned into a spider.

Odysseus relates to Queen Arete and King Alcinous his adventures in the land of the Lotus-Eaters and with the giant Cyclops.

Retells twelve tales from Greek mythology, including the stories of King Midas, Echo and Narcissus, the Golden Apples, and Cupid and Psyche.

Retells the Greek myths in which Athena plays a major role, including those of Perseus, the Golden Fleece, and Arachne.