myths

Looks at the myths between 6 Greek constellations.

Text and illustrations introduce Roman myths, including the pantheon of gods and goddesses and other heroes.

Presents an illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation stories, worship of the sun and moon, gods and goddesses, and more.

"Master of Norse mythology and Carnegie Medal winner Kevin Crossley-Holland depicts the gods of the Vikings...in this...retelling, ...illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love"--Dust jacket.

"Hercules. Zeus. Athena. These legendary heroes of mythology have captivated people for thousands of years. But did you know they also play a part in the life and adventures of Wonder Woman? Get ready to explore how Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other world mythologies are woven into the fabric of the Princess of the Amazons' backstory. The connections will surprise you!"--Back cover. '.

"Gods and thunder. Brothers and betrayal. Death and rebirth. Original Viking tales of Asgard, Thor, Loki, Odin, and Baldur come to life in a full-color, action-packed graphic novel that's perfect for young readers who crave adventure. Prepare yourself for sibling rivalry, ancient prophecies, and epic battles--and enter the weird, wild world of Norse mythology like you've never seen it before"--Provided by publisher.

Relates the Greek myth about the feats of Theseus, the son of both a man and a god, including his defeat of the Minotaur in the maze of King Minos of Knossos in Crete.

"... author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's ... legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side"--Provided by publisher.

Contains illustrated retellings of twelve classic Greek myths, including the stories of Pandora, Icarus, King Midas, and others. Presented in Spanish.

"The story of Jason and the Argonauts' search for the Golden Fleece is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths, and Jason is one of the ancient world's mightiest heroes. With the famed Argonauts, Jason battled monsters, encountered sorceresses, and was aided and hindered in turn by the gods of Olympus on his epic quest. Award-winning author-illustrator Robert Byrd traces each step of our hero's journey to find the Golden Fleece and reclaim his throne. This...illustrated account of the legend brings Jason's life and times to a new generation of readers"--Dust jacket.