apollo

"After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. He must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favor"--.

Mighty Apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but there's more to this Olympian than a bright smile and a shining chariot.

Introduces the Roman god Apollo and explains his importance.

"Chances are good that you have heard the name Apollo at least once. After all, it is the name of one of the most famous theaters in New York City. It is even the name of one of the most important space exploration programs created by NASA. But who was Apollo, and why was he important? To the ancient Greeks, Apollo was the god of the sun, as well as the god of music and poetry. Both he and his twin sister Artemis played a significant role in the religion of the ancient Greeks, who believed that they and the other gods and goddesses ruled the world. To them he was as real as the beautiful gifts of light and music, which they believed he bestowed on them"--.

Mighty Apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but there's more to this Olympian than a bright smile and a shining chariot.

"Mighty Apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but there's more to this Olympian than a bright smile and a shining chariot"--Provided by publisher.

"After escaping their eight-legged enemies, the Olympians are set for another adventure in a region called Peloponnese. They are off to find Apollo's twin sister, Artemis, who was captured by the Cronies and separated from her brother. But the Titan Crius, who rules the area, has Artemis under a special spell that is making her sleep, which doesn't make a rescue easy! Can the Olympians manage to sneak away from Crius and his pesky Pandi--warriors with ears that can hear for miles--and rescue a sleepy Artemis for good?"--Dust jacket flap.