Greek Mythology

"Zeus's son Perseus has no wedding gift for King Polydectes so he offers to bring the king what he most desires. King Polydectes asks for the head of the gorgon Medusa. A dangerous request, as whomever looks at Medusa turns to stone. Perseus gets a reflective shield from Athena and the helmet of invisibility, a sword, and winged sandals from Hermes to aid his quest. Will these tools be enough to conquer the gorgon?"--Back cover.

"Achilles is his father's sixth son. His five brothers all died as infants. To protect Achilles from the same fate, his mother Thetis dips him into the River Styx. When Greece attacks Troy, Achilles joins the fight. Will his mother's treatment keep him from harm?"--Back cover.

"Pegasus was a winged horse in Greek mythology. This book explores how this creature helped heroes on their quests and how the Greeks believed his image got written into the stars"--OCLC.

"Athena was the Greek goddess of war and wisdom. This book explores the well-known goddess's backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshiped her"--OCLC.

"Zeus was the king of the gods. He ruled over the sky and controlled the weather. This book explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks worshipped him"--OCLC.

"Poseidon was the god of the sea, horses, and earthquakes. This book explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks worshipped him"--OCLC.

"Hades was the Greek god of the underworld. This book explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks treated him with respect"--OCLC.

"Artemis was the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. This book explores the well-known goddess' backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshiped her"--OCLC.

"Medusa was a snake-headed monster in Greek mythology. This book explores this creature's backstory and how her use in artwork has changed over time"--OCLC.

"Centaurs were half-human and half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. This book explores the purpose these . . . creatures had in Greek myths"--OCLC.