Books with title Tales of Greek Mythology

You might think that before humankind came into existence the world was probably pretty boring. Think again. Many-headed monsters, temperamental gods, landscape-changing battles, and a little bit of cannibalism thrown in for good measure: the gruesome world of Greek mythology is not for the fainthearted. From the primordial chaos to the birth of the first humans, this thrilling book retells the stories of the early gods in their full skull-splitting, baby-eating glory. Featuring thunder-wielding world-class jerk, Zeus, at the heart of the narrative, this is a hilarious, if a bit macabre, introduction to Greek mythology as you’ve never heard it before.

The 2019 winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - bronze medal for Best Book by Youth Author.Ever wondered what the Greek myths look like through the eyes of a child?Eleven-year-old author, Ben Spies, writes his version of some of the most thrilling tales from Greek mythology.From Titans to Olympians, 'The World of Greek Mythology' delivers an action-packed retelling of the myths, from how the world was created to a personal take on some of the greatest and mightiest gods and goddesses.Ben adds his quirky humour to each chapter as we follow the drama of the legendary Trojan War and the epic voyage of Odysseus.But be warned: the gruesome world of Greek mythology is not for the faint of heart… get ready for bloody battles and horrible deaths.If you love Greek mythology, or you’re keen to learn more, this book is sure to delight and captivate your imagination.If your children enjoyed the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan they will love this book!Get your copy of 'The World of Greek Mythology' today. Ages: 10+

Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles’s heel led to his death, and how we mere mortals always seem to get mixed up in so many misadventures. With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles’s heel led to his death, and how we mere mortals always seem to get mixed up in so many misadventures. With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles’s heel led to his death, and how we mere mortals always seem to get mixed up in so many misadventures. With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

The 2019 winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - bronze medal for Best Book by Youth Author.Ever wondered what the Greek myths look like through the eyes of a child?Eleven-year-old author, Ben Spies, writes his version of some of the most thrilling tales from Greek mythology.From Titans to Olympians, 'The World of Greek Mythology' delivers an action-packed retelling of the myths, from how the world was created to a personal take on some of the greatest and mightiest gods and goddesses.Ben adds his quirky humour to each chapter as we follow the drama of the legendary Trojan War and the epic voyage of Odysseus.But be warned: the gruesome world of Greek mythology is not for the faint of heart… get ready for bloody battles and horrible deaths.If you love Greek mythology, or you’re keen to learn more, this book is sure to delight and captivate your imagination.If your children enjoyed the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan they will love this book!Get your copy of 'The World of Greek Mythology' today. Ages: 10+

You might think that before humankind came into existence the world was probably pretty boring. Think again. Many-headed monsters, temperamental gods, landscape-changing battles, and a little bit of cannibalism thrown in for good measure: the gruesome world of Greek mythology is not for the fainthearted. From the primordial chaos to the birth of the first humans, this thrilling book retells the stories of the early gods in their full skull-splitting, baby-eating glory. Featuring thunder-wielding world-class jerk, Zeus, at the heart of the narrative, this is a hilarious, if a bit macabre, introduction to Greek mythology as you’ve never heard it before.

Looking at the past through the prisms of Greek Mythology not only provides an insight into history but also exhibits the endless creativity of the human mind. The Titan gods are the lesser known gods, but they are, nonetheless, very fascinating.Enriched with a wealth of riveting tales, the eBook discusses the Titans and the primordial deities that were the forebears of all the famous Olympian gods. It relates the stories of the Titans before and after the rise of the Olympians and the monumental war of the Titanomachy. The Twelve Titans including Theia, Hyperion, Oceanus, Coeus, Cronus, Phoebe are discussed in different chapters. Interesting stories of each god are told.

"Heroes of Greek Mythology" is Charles Kingsley's retelling of classic stories from Greek mythology. The work focuses primarily on the exploits of three heroic figures from Greek mythology, Perseus, Jason (and the Argonauts), and Theseus. Aimed at a younger audience, this classic collection of tales is rich with a spirit of adventure and fantasy that dominated early mythological tales. With nearly 60 illustrations reproduced from the original edition "Heroes of Greek Mythology" is a classic little book that will delight readers both young and old.

Originally published in 1861, this classic volume presents tales from Greek Mythology that can be understood and enjoyed by both children and adults. In the author’s words: “The tales are intended as much to be heard by children too young to read, as to be read by those of somewhat more advanced age, while they may, perhaps, be not without interest even for others whose childhood has passed away.”CONTENTSI. The Sorrow of DemeterII. The Sleep of EndymionIII. Niobe and LetoIV. Orpheus and EurydiceV. Phryxus and HelleVI. Cadmus and EuropaVII. Odysseus and PolyphemusVIII. Odysseus and CirceIX. Odysseus and the SirensX. Odysseus and NausicaaXI. The Story of ArionXII. The Treasures of RhampsinitusNote: The original physical edition of this book contains a Preface and Appendix; they are not included in this Kindle edition.About the Author:Sir George William Cox (1827-1902) was a British historian and scholar. He studied at Trinity College, Oxford, and taught at Cheltenham College. He is the author of numerous books, including “The Crusades,” “The Greeks and the Persians,” and “Popular Romances of the Middle Ages.”