Greek Gods and Heroes: For Young ReadersAn accessible anthology of the greatest ancient Greek myths and legends for readers of all ages by the celebrated classicist and historical novelist. According to the myths, gods and goddesses of ancient Greece lived on Mount Olympus and ruled the world of mortals. Famous heroes shaped the course of history, beautiful women drew the gazes of gods and men alike, and the gods were both fickle in their favors and breathtakingly generous to those they smiled upon. From Midas’s tragic gift to the exploits of Hercules and the curse of Pandora, Robert Graves brings the legends of ancient Greece to life in a way that’s sure to appeal to everyone; from children to adults, and from casual readers to serious scholars. “Directly told, with no attempt to oversimplify them, a good deal of the symbolism and the association with the pattern of ancient Greece survives.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review). |
Contents
Demeters Lost Daughter | |
The Titans | |
The Underworld of Tartarus | |
The Birth of Hermes | |
Orpheus | |
Europa and Cadmus | |
Daedalus | |
Bellerophon XVI Theseus | |
Sisyphus | |
The Labours of Heracles | |
The Giants Rebellion | |
Two Other Rebellions | |
Jason and the Golden Fleece | |
Deucalions Flood | |
Orion | |
Asclepius | |
King Midass Ears | |
Melampus and Phylacus | |
Alcestis | |
Perseus | |
The Hunt of the Calydonian Boar | |
The Beefeating Contest | |
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