Greek Myths

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This would also be a good to introduce the topic of The Greeks so that the children would become a little more aware and interested. By submitting a review you grant us the right to display and use it in any way; please read our General Legal Notices for full details.

Theseus wanted to kill the hairy Minotaur because a lot of weak tributes from Athens got sent each year and it wasn’t fair.This book is a collection of some of the most famous and classic greek myths including "Pandora's Box," "Arion and the Dolphins," "Orpheus and Eurydice," "The Twelve Tasks of Hercules," Daedalus and Icarus," "Perseus and the Gorgon's Head," "Theseus and the Minotaure," and "Arachne Versus Athena. This book would appeal to young readers because the myths are retold using simple words for children to understand and the illustrations are very engaging and entertaining. I should know; it’s the book that I plucked from my shelf when I was barely a toddler, and there began my love of all things ancient. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and Greek Myths, her humorous comic-strip illustration is hugely popular all over the globe. I suppose it is a case-by-case scenario, but I know I have a little cousin who would have nightmares if she read about a giant bird eating somebody's liver everyday.

The artist also found pleasure in creating CHARLES DICKENS AND FRIENDS, which presents five retellings of classic Dickens tales. There were some new myths like "Arion and the Dolphins" and "Orpheus and Eurydice" that I never heard of before reading this book. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The book is nice and 100% readable, but the book has visible wear which may include stains, scuffs, scratches, folded edges, sticker glue, highlighting, notes, and worn corners. I recommend the Theseus and the Minotaur myth because it is very good and the illustrations are fantastic!

There is a scene where Perseus meets the nymphs and they give him a helmet to make him invisible, but Perseus doesn't put in on right and they can see his foot. But i did love the fact that she cut down the stories into little pieces to help younger kids comprehend them. Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages.

In this book, you’ll find the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus and Icarus; and the weaving contest between Arachne and the goddess Athene. I felt that I had seen all the same things before, I wish she would have done something that was more eye catching.The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting stories ever told and feature some of the world’s best loved heroes and heroines. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. In addition to reading other versions of these stories, it would also be possible to use this book as a starting point for exploring other graphic books. The stories include ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’, ‘Theseus and the Minotaur’, ‘Perseus and the Gorgon’s Head’. Every year King Minos would tell King Agues to send 7 boys and 7 girls to Crete to be killed by the Minotaur.

The others are very popular: Pandora, Orpheus/Eurydice, Heracles 12 Tasks, Daedalus/Icarus, Medusa, the Minotaur and finally the story of Arachne. Used books have different signs of use and might not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. Panels and spreads brimming with color and nonstop action make each tale a pleasure to look at and voice balloons add modern humor. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and some of the world's best-loved heroes and heroines.

The author does a nice job of preserving the original myth while still simplifying it enough for young readers to understand. This will really help children work on their reading skills and better understand what they are reading.