Books with title gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece

Presenting the newest discovery in the series with the Midas touch — a mythical exploration fit for the gods.In the early nineteenth century, an English nobleman embarked on a tour of the sites of ancient Greece. He brought as his guide a primer on Greek myths written by his friend Lady Hestia Evans, a devotee of Lord Byron who had recently taken the same voyage. In the true Romantic spirit, Lady Hestia’s book was not only lavishly illustrated but also boasted many paper crafts and novelties, including a card game featuring the twelve Olympians, an oak-leaf oracle of Zeus, a pop-up Pandora’s box (with hope still inside), a booklet retelling the tale of Odysseus, a piece of the Golden Fleece, a gold OBOLOS coin to pay the ferryman on the River Styx, and many more flaps, foldouts, and other surprises. The nobleman added his own witty comments and drawings along the way, but seems to have wished for something odd at the Delphic oracle: as the book nears its end, it slowly begins to turn . . .to gold. Now, for lovers of Greek myths and those just discovering their timeless power, this fascinating volume is faithfully reproduced with all its Romantic ambience, clever wit and novelty features intact.

This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before!Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humor and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each classic story.Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a pronunciation guide.Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. It will be treasured forever.

The Adventures that Shaped the Western World First published in 1934, Gods, Heroes and Men of Ancient Greece has become one of the most popular, enduring--and captivating--retellings of the ancient myths for modern readers. Recognizing the sheer entertainment value of these timeless adventures, world renowned classical scholar W.H.D. Rouse delighted his students at the Perse School in Cambridge, England, with a conversational style and childlike wonder that made the legends come alive--a rare storytelling gift that continues to engage young and old alike. Many of the characters in this book are familiar to us--Helen of Troy, Icarus, Zeus, Athena, to name just a few--but rarely have their stories of war and adventure, bravery and romance, been so simply and thrillingly told. From the strong-arm heroics of Heracles, to the trickery of the Trojan Horse, from the seductions of Circe the sorceress, to the terrors of the Cyclops and Minotaur, these legends have outlived the culture that bore them. But while the ancient Greeks may be long gone, their fables and morals, their heroes and heroines, live on today…

This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before!Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humor and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each classic story.Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a pronunciation guide.Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. It will be treasured forever.

Originally published in 1897, this primer of the mythology and history of the Greeks for young readers includes stories of the Greek gods, stories of Greek Heroes, and stories from Greek history.From the book’s preface: “The value of the old Greek stories as material for the cultivation of the child’s imagination has long been admitted. Both of the authors have had practical experience in the use of such stories in primary classes.”CONTENTSPart I: Stories of the GodsThe GreeksZeus, the King of the GodsPoseidon, the God of the SeaHades, the King of the DeadHera, the Queen of the GodsApollo, the God of LightArtemis, the Huntress-GoddessAthena, the Goddess of WisdomHephaestus, the Smith-GodAphrodite, the Goddess of BeautyHermes, the Messenger of the GodsAres, the God of WarDemeter, the Earth-GoddessHestia, the Goddess of the HearthDionysus, the God of Wine-MakingPan, the God of ShepherdsHelios, the Sun-GodThe Elder GodsPrometheus, the Fire-GiverProteus, the Old Man of the SeaEros, the Love-GodPart II: Stories of the HeroesThe Labors of HeraclesTheseus and the MinotaurPerseus and the MedusaJason and the Quest of the Golden FleeceAchilles and the War about TroyThe Wanderings of OdysseusPart III: Stories from Greek HistoryWhat Lycurgus Did for SpartaWhat Solon Did for AthensHow the Athenians Fought the PersiansHow King Xerxes Marched against the GreeksHow the Spartans Fought at ThermopylaeHow Themistocles Saved GreeceAristides the JustHow Pericles Made Athens BeautifulAlcibiades, and the War between Athens and SpartaSocrates, the PhilosopherHow Epaminondas Made Thebes FreeKing Philip and DemosthenesAlexander the Great