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"In Pandora's Jar, the broadcaster, writer, stand-up comedian, and passionate classicist turns the tables, putting the women of the Greek myths on an equal footing with the men. With wit, humor, and savvy, Haynes revolutionizes our understanding of epic poems, stories, and plays, resurrecting them from a woman's perspective and tracing the origins of their mythic female characters"--Provided by publisher.

"A retelling of the Greek myth of the Trojan war"--Provided by publisher.

Explore global traditions surrounding the arrival of a new year, including food, parties, finding good luck, and making resolutions.

"Set in Ancient Greece, this inspiring story tells of an enslaved girl who became champion in the Heraean Games (the girls' and women's version of the Olympic Games) in the great stadium at Olympia. Born in Corinth, abandoned as a baby, she becomes nameless until her strength and skill are noticed by her owner, a famous athlete. Her spirit and courage take her to victory in the Games, to freedom and to fame."--Provided by publisher.

"It was under the leadership of Pericles that the golden age of Athenian culture began. He was, indeed, a great leader and stateman if you focus on his accomplishments. This book will introduce the man that Pericles was, including his flaws"--Provided by publisher.

Greek myths about women retold, including Athena, Helen, Arachne, and more.

"In this earliest known version of Cinderella, a rosy-cheeked girl called Rhodopis is abducted from Greece and sold as a slave in Egypt. Her master gives her a pair of beautiful rose-red slippers. But when Horus the Falcon sweeps in to steal her slipper, Rhodopis has little idea that this act will lead her to the King of Egypt"--Back cover.

Text and illustrations describe how a cat was reunited with its family after it was lost while its owners were traveling as refugees from Iraq to Greece.

Provides a description of the Greek temple, how they were built, what the temples looked like, the various Greek gods and goddesses, priests and priestesses, Greek worship and festivals, and more.

Text and illustrations describe how a cat was reunited with its family after it was lost while its owners were traveling as refugees from Iraq to Greece.