mythology, greek

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Lord of the sky, Zeus

1982
A retelling of the Greek myths centered around Zeus, including the tales of Europa, King Minos, and others.

The golden shadow

1973
Retells in a continuous narrative the activities and adventures of the Greek gods and goddesses and their relationships with each other and with human beings.

Theseus and the Minotaur

1988
Retells the Greek myth of the hero Theseus and his battle with the bull-headed monster called the Minotaur.

The Nemean lion

1990
Recounts the myth of the Nemean Lion, created by Gaia for Zeus in order to destroy Heraclea.

The furies

1989
A retelling of the myths associated with the terrible goddesses of vengeance who lived in Hades and punished people for every kind of crime.

Prometheus and the story of fire

1983
Relates how the Titan Prometheus created people, gave them fire he stole from the gods, and was horribly punished by Zeus.

The adventures of Hercules

1983
Hercules, son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, renowned for his great strength, performs twelve dangerous tasks to atone for an attack on his wife and children.

Perseus and Medusa

1981
With the aid of his father Zeus, young Perseus vanquishes his enemies and rescues the Princess Andromeda and Danae, his mother.

Jason and the golden fleece

1981
Text and illustrations retell the Greek legend of Jason's search for the golden fleece.

The Golden God, Apollo

1983
Retells the myths surrounding the figure of Apollo, the Greek god of medicine and music, protector of flocks and voyagers, the most feared and best loved of all the gods on Mount Olympus.

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