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1) Jason
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Among the many colorful and absorbing stories from the fabulous mythology of ancient Greece, few are as fascinating, exciting, and downright entertaining as the tale of the hero Jason and his quest to find the Golden Fleece. That skin of a magic sheep was thought to bring good luck, riches, and prosperity to whoever possessed it. This fleece supposedly existed in a faraway land said to be filled with terrifying monsters and other dangers. Yet the...
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This title in the Mythology and Culture Worldwide series introduces readers to the mythology of the ancient Celts. The title describes how the Celtic myths came into being with particular focus on the myth of King Arthur. The title includes a family tree, a chart of gods and characters with brief descriptions and pronunciations, and a list of sources for further research"--
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"This new title in the Mythology and Culture Worldwide series discusses the origins of Aztec myths and how some of these myths have been manipulated over time. The book details the major gods found within the mythology along with some of the most memorable tales, such as creation of the world and the making of humanity. The title ends with how Aztec myths have penetrated popular culture"--
4) Zeus
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Zeus is a figure in Greek mythology and the leader of the Olympians--the gods and goddesses who were worshiped by the ancient Greeks. The Greeks believed that Zeus and his followers defeated an earlier race of gods--the Titans--in a battle that burned the Earth's surface. Zeus established a home for himself and the other Olympian gods and goddesses above Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece. From that height, he kept a close eye on human...
5) Odysseus
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The mythical character the ancient Greeks called Odysseus and the Romans called Ulysses is a true hero for the ages. The tale of his adventures has been retold countless times over the centuries. Yet it remains as exciting as it was when the Greek storyteller Homer first recited it close to three thousand years ago. In the great epic the Iliad, Odysseus is one of the Greek kings who attack the famous city of Troy. After winning the Trojan War, Odysseus...
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