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Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Calling all mythology mega fans! Embark on an epic quest through 20 hilarious original adaptations of classic Greek myths based on the hit podcast Greeking Out!
Encounter heavy-hitting heroes like Heracles as he tackles 12 death-defying labors. Travel along Persephone's winding path to explore the mysterious Underworld. And discover magnificent myths never aired on the podcast.
As the fan-favorite Oracle of Wi-Fi dispenses nuggets of nonfiction knowledge...
42) Ares: god of war
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, genealogical table, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Greek god Ares and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods and goddesses.
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, genealogical table, color map ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Tells the mythological origin of the Greek god Zeus, his war against the Titans, his rule over the gods, the children he begat, and his deeds and adventures.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
49) Illustrated dictionary of mythology: heroes, heroines, gods, and goddesses from around the world
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1998
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
128 p. : col. ill.. col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
50) The Oresteia
Author
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
1989
Physical Desc
xi, 249 p. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. The only extant example of an ancient Greek theater trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BC. Principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.
52) Echo the copycat
Author
Series
Goddess girls volume 19
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Aladdin hardcover edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
261 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
In order to fit in at Mount Olympus Academy, new girl and forest-mountain nymph Echo copies the mannerisms of all the other students, but instead of ingratiating herself to her classmates, it only seems to grate on them.
53) Mythology
Author
Series
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
60 p.: col. ill.; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world.
Author
Series
Percy Jackson and the Olympians volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
The disappearance of the goddess Artemis while out hunting a rare, ancient monster, prompts a group of her followers to join Percy and his friends in an attempt to find and rescue her before the winter solstice, when her influence is needed to sway the Olympian Council regarding the war with the Titans.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The world's creator, Brahma; the warrior-goddess Durga; and the snake-like nagas are important subjects of Indian mythology. Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Indian mythology, in addition to examining their influence today." -- From publisher's website.
57) Circe: a novel
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 19
Language
English
Formats
Description
Follows Circe, the banished witch daughter of Helios, as she hones her powers and interacts with famous mythological beings before a conflict with one of the most vengeful Olympians forces her to choose between the worlds of the gods and mortals.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses Egyptian mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.