Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends retells some of the most fantastic stories and folk tales from around the world. From the myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece to the legend of the Knights of King Arthur, the stories in Myths and Legends abound with strange and wonderful happenings. Accompanied by stunning illustrations throughout, children of 6–11 years will be spellbound by the adventures of heroes, monsters, dragons and giants . . .

Mythical monsters and legendary heroes have fascinated people for thousands of years. No one will ever know for sure if the terrible Minotaur ever exited or if the ancient Greeks really did destroy the city of Troy with a huge, wooden horse. Perhaps the people within Myths and Legends really did exist, but over many, many years the stories surrounding them have become more and more outrageous until the true facts have all but disappeared. Whether true or untrue, Myths and Legends retells magical tales of fantastic feats and events that will captivate all who read them.

Contents

Theseus and the Minotaur

Daedalus and Icarus

Jason and the Golden Fleece

Bellerophon and Pegasus

Perseus and the Gorgon

Achilles and Hector

The Wooden Horse of Troy

Odysseus and the Cyclops

Horatius at the Bridge

Androclus and the Lion

Rungnir and Thor

Geirrodur the Troll King

Siegfried the Dragon Slayer

Beowulf

The Sword in the Stone

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Rodrigo of Spain

Roland and Oliver

El Cid

William Tell