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1) The sirens
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins of the sirens, half-women, half-birds, who lured sailors to their deaths with their irresistible voices, and relates their encounter with Ulysses.
2) Cerberus
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Recounts the Greek myth about the three-headed dog who was employed to guard the portals of the Underworld.
3) Ladon
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
Retells the myth of Ladon, the enormous serpent used by Hera to try to destroy Hercules.
4) The Hydra
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
Recounts the myth of the hundred-headed creature which was slain by the hero Hercules.
5) Procrustes
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Presents the exploits of the monstrous bandit who offered hospitality to travelers on the road from Troezen to Athens, only to perform horrible acts once they went to bed. Liberally illustrated with art works representing many centuries.
6) Geryon
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Recounts the classical myth about the triple-bodied monster who lost his life and herd of red oxen in a battle with Hercules.
9) Anteus
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Recounts the myth of the giant son of Mother Earth who, with his bodyguards, Gobi, Mordo, and Kell, battled Hercules.
11) Hecate
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Recounts the myth of the goddess of the underworld known for her witchcraft and black magic.
12) The Cyclopes
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins of the cyclopes, their work as servants to the gods, and their memorable encounter with Ulysses.
14) The Greek gods
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1966
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
A collection of classic legends of the Greek gods.
Author
Publisher
Laurel-Leaf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Retellings of the ancient Greek myths, arranged in four sections: the Gods, Nature Myths, Demigods, and Fables. Includes a brief section on words from the Greek myths which are part of the English language.
16) Medusa
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Recounts the story of the serpent-haired creature whose gaze turned people to stone, and the adventures of the hero who eventually vanquished her.
17) The Minotaur
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
Description
Recounts the Greek myth about the monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man, which lived in the Labyrinth in Crete until killed by the hero Theseus.
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