mythology, greek

Introduces the Greek god Zeus, describing his birth, ancient Greece, Mount Olympus, his many adventures, and major myths about him; and contains information on the Titans, Cleisthenes, Demeter, Persephone, Hades, Hercules, and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's connection to Prometheus. Includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary.

When her mother suddenly decides to marry a near-stranger, Phoebe, whose passion is running, soon finds herself living on a remote Greek island, completing her senior year at an ancient high school where the students and teachers are all descended from gods or goddesses.

An introduction to the world of ancient Greece, looking at aspects of religion and the gods, and including photographs of artifacts, definitions, and quotations.

A graphic novel adaptation of the Greek myth in which the grief felt by Demeter over the loss of her beautiful daughter Persephone, who has been kidnapped by the god of the underworld, causes a permanent winter to fall over the land.

A retelling of the story of the Trojan War illustrated with collages featuring newspaper clippings of modern events from World War I through the Persian Gulf war.

An introduction to the character of Poseidon and his roles in Greek mythology.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the art and religion of ancient Greece, discussing gods and goddesses, mythology, temples, music and dance, poetry, sculpture, philosophy, and other topics.

Hades, King of the Underworld, tells the true story behind the Greek myth of Hercules and his heroic deeds.

Hades, King of the Underworld, tells the true story behind the Greek myth about Pandora opening a box and releasing terrible evils into the world.

Presents an illustrated retelling of the ancient Greek myth about the causes of the Trojan War and the trick the Greeks used to win the victory.