classical mythology

A retelling of Homer's epic that describes the wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.

Presents an excerpt from Homer's Odyssey where Odysseus returns to Ithaca and finds that he must fight to regain control from those who are plaguing his family.

Presents nine illustrated Roman myths, each followed by a double-page information section that focuses on a related aspect of Roman culture and society, such as religion, food and feasts, war, and art.

Presents the seven surviving works of Greek tragedian Sophocles, and includes an introduction and prefactory notes on each play.

An introduction to the character of Odysseus and his importance in Greek mythology.

While visiting their grandparents' farm, Joe, Polly, and Sam are called by the magic of fire to go to Mount Olympus to repay a debt to Prometheus.

Simplified retellings of Greek and Roman myths, including those about Icarus, the boy whose father made him wings, and King Midas, who had the golden touch.

Recounts the myth of the Sphinx, a monster with a lion's body, an eagle's wings, and a woman's head.

Chronicles 100 of the most important characters from Greek and Roman mythology including the gods of Olympus, Peleus, and Odysseus; and traces the development of each generation of gods and how they have been represented in history, art, and literature.

Contains brief entries on the major characters in Greek and Roman mythology and includes synopses and commentaries on Greek and Roman literature from the eighth through second centuries BC.