Here are 10 of my favorite books about Greek mythology that breathe new life into old legends. The Complete World of Greek Mythology by Richard Buxton 3. Monster or Muse Naiad or Dryad How well do you know the gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines and places of Classical Mythology Celebrating our book CLASSICAL. I think this is why there is so much enthusiasm for mythological retellings: they let us escape to another world, but they ask questions that still matter to us today. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton 2.
They’re flawed, they can fall prey to the pitfalls of greed and arrogance, they suffer loss and heartbreak, they take delight in a sunrise or a warm, scented bath, they argue, and they love. 1) Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition, by Edith Hamilton 3) DAulaires Book of Greek Myths, by Ingri dAulaire. It features the fantastical, the bizarre, and the downright impossible, but the characters are human and recognizable. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. I think a great appeal of Greek myth is the shared humanity at its core. The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, 5) Rick Riordan 4.93. When we look at them afresh across the centuries, exploring new interpretations and shining a light on some of the overlooked and secondary characters–especially the women–we only find these ancient stories more rewarding and endlessly fascinating. It’s a colorful tapestry of heroic feats, capricious gods, and terrifying monsters that dazzles our youthful imagination and transports us to an age of adventure. The rich and thrilling world of Greek mythology captivates so many of us as children. American author and professor whose explorations of mythology and religion. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. Ariadne hoped they would bring her sister, Phaedra, with them, but fickle Theseus breaks his promise, leaving Phaedra behind and abandoning Ariadne on the island of Naxos, where Dionysus, the god of wine and pleasure, takes her as his wife. Read reviews and buy The Mythology Book - (Big Ideas) by DK at Target. When Theseus, prince of Athens, is sent as part of that city’s annual sacrifice to the Minotaur, a smitten Ariadne helps him defeat the monster and they flee Crete together. Jennifer Saint’s enchanting debut, Ariadne, retells the myth of the Minotaur through the eyes of Ariadne, daughter of King Minos of Crete.
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