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Greek myths

A spirited retelling of several Greek myths
Print Book, English, ©1977
Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, ©1977
Literature
xi, 243 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
9780395067215, 9780618154258, 9780618154265, 0395067219, 0618154256, 0618154264
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A table of the chief gods of Ancient Greece
Introduction
Stories of the gods: The trickery of Hermes ; The loves of Apollo ; Phaethon, son of Apollo ; Athene's city ; Arachne ; The origin of the seasons ; The mysteries of Dionysus
The loves of the gods: Cupid and Psyche ; The spring flowers ; Eternal youth
Early history of mankind: The creation of man ; The coming of evil ; The great flood
Men's rivalry with gods: Niobe ; Daedalus ; Midas ;
Love stories of the heroes: The great musician ; The lover of beauty ; The fortunate king ; Pyramus and Thisbe ; Baucis and Philemon
Adventure stories: Atalanta's lovers ; The killing of the Chimera ; Medusa's head ; The golden fleece
Great heroes: Theseus ; Heracles
A list of proper name and pronunciation guide