greek mythology

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Gods & heroes

myths and epics of ancient Greece
1981
Retells the legends and myths of the ancient Greek gods and heroes, with a detailed index that also serves as a mythological dictionary.

The everything classical mythology book

from the heights of Mount Olympus to the depths of the Underworld--all you need to know about the classical myths
2010
An introduction to classic mythology that recounts the stories of the gods and goddesses, monsters, magical beasts, and heroes that make up Greek and Roman mythology.

The minotaur

2011
Provides information about the Minotaur, discussing the origins of the half-human, half-bull monster and its role in Greek mythology.

The cyclopes

2011
Provides information about the Cyclops, discussing the origins of the one-eyed monster and his role in Greek mythology.

Gods, men & monsters from the Greek myths

1982
A collection of myths relating the exploits and adventures of the gods and heroes of ancient Greece.

Starcrossed

2012
When shy sixteen-year-old Helen Hamilton starts having vivid dreams about three ancient, hideous women and suddenly tries to kill a new student at her Nantucket high school, she discovers that she is playing out some version of an old tale involving Helen of Troy, the Three Furies, and a mythic battle.

Goddess

When Helen begins experiencing visions of untold death and destruction, she must race to find a way to imprison the gods once more before her world is brought to an end. At the same time, she must contend with the realization that there is a Tyrant in her midst -- and that it may be someone she loves.

Dreamless

In the sequel to "Starcrossed," sixteen-year-old Scion Helen Hamilton spends her nights wandering through Hades, and her days trying to overcome her fatigue and forget her love, Lucas Delos. Without sleeping and dreaming, she is slowly going insane. Although a new Scion--Orion--arrives to protect her, time is running out and an ancient plan is put into motion that will cause the Greek world to collide with the mortal one.

Heraclea

a legend of warrior women
1978
Retells the daring exploits of Heraclea, a gigantic young woman who in later Greek myths became the male hero Heracles.

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