Greek myths

Evans, Cheryl, 1956- author.

Book 1995

The Ancient Greet myths are dramatic and enchanting, describing tales of fantastic journeys, superhuman powers, wars, triumphs and bitter revenge. This handy pocket size book tells the stories of the most thrilling characters in these legends, over two thousand years old.

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Mythology, Greek Juvenile literature

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Usborne hotshots Usborne hotshots ; 10

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ISBN:

9780746022818

Description:

31 pages : colour illustrations, genealogical table, colour maps ; 18 cm

Other Title:

Usborne illustrated world history: the Greeks

Notes:

Based on material previously published in Greek myths and legends (London : Usborne, 1985) and The Usborne illustrated world history: the Greeks (London : Usborne, 1990?)
Includes index

Contents:

The ancient Greeks
The creation
Zeus' revenge
The gods' family tree
What the gos were like
Bellerophon and the Chimaera
Perseus and Medusa
Jason and the Golden Fleece
Theseus and the Minotaur
Heracles and the Twelve Labours
Helen and Paris
The Trojan War
The adventures of Odysseus
More myths

Control Number:

3347069

Other Authors:

Evans, Cheryl, 1956- Greek myths and legends
Harris, Nick, 1958- illustrator
Jackson, Ian, 1960- illustrator
Matthews, Rodney, 1945- illustrator
Tatchell, Judy, author

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