Greek Myth Fiction

Tales are written of times ago in which Gods and Goddesses graced this world, leaving legend of great heroes - Immortals of Olympus. But if immortal they be, where are the Olympians? A young girl, already on the edge, is about to find out.

It is both amazing and wonderful that so much of the richness of our language and our moral education still owes a huge debt to a Greek slave who was executed over 2,000 years ago. Yet "sour grapes", "crying wolf", "a dog in a manger", "actions speak louder than words", "honesty is the best policy", and literally hundreds of other metaphors, axioms, and ideas that are now woven into the very fabric of Western culture all came from Aesop's Fables.

Après dix ans de combats contre les Troyens, le roi Ulysse met le cap sur Ithaque, son île natale. En chemin, son navire fait halte sur l'île des cyclopes. Avec quelques compagnons, l'intrépide Ulysse décide de s'y aventurer. Mais voilà les guerriers grecs retenus prisonniers par le terrible Polyphème ! Leur voyage de retour s'annonce plus long que prévu.

Who has dared to steal Athena's yarn? And more importantly, why? Can Kass, Helen, Jason and Hector help Athena by getting to the bottom of the mystery? Each book follows a group of teenage demigods who are disappointed that they, unlike other demigods, didn't inherit any "powers". But by solving mysteries for the gods, they discover their skills, overcome self-doubt and prove themselves.

¿Sabes cuántas esposas tenía Zeus? ¿O cómo la famosa Guerra de Troya fue causada por una bella dama? Este cautivador libro te llevará en un hermoso viaje a través de Fascinante Mundo de la Mitología Griega. ¡Desde el comienzo del Cosmos hasta la Odisea, prepárate para aventurarte en un apasionante mundo de amores, lealtades, infidelidades, venganzas, engaños e intrigas! Dale a tu imaginación un verdadero placer. La Mitología Griega lo tiene todo.

Aunque los dioses y diosas griegos eran seres inmortales y poderosos, estos eran muy similares a los humanos que los adoraban. Los dioses y diosas sufren ataques de celos, se enamoran, se enfadan cuando se sienten engañados, y otorgan bendiciones cuando son honrados. De igual modo, los héroes son de proporciones épicas: su fuerza, velocidad y habilidad los separan de otros mortales; pero, como todos los humanos, sufren de dolores, enfermedades y muerte.

Вам предлагается аудиоверсия известных мифов Древней Греции в изложении русского историка, писателя и педагога Николая Альбертовича Куна (1877-1940). Пожалуй, нет более популярной интерпретации сказаний о греческих богах и героях, чем его книга "Легенды и мифы Древней Греции".

This is an ancient fable about a peacock who is vain and a crane who thinks what you do is more important than how you look. Try to guess the meaning of this Aesop fable and how it applies to your life. Several morals are given at the end of this story.

This is an ancient fable about a tiny ant and a dove who show kindness. Try to guess the meaning of this Aesop fable and how to apply it to your life. Several morals are given at the end of this story.

This is a fable about a newborn mouse who lives on the border between the town and the country. He can’t decide where he wants to live - in the town or in the country. Where, do you think, he should choose?

Here are two Aesop's fables about a crow and a pitcher plus a crow and a fox. You can say what you think is the meaning or moral of each one.

This is an ancient fable about a dog, a rooster, and a fox. Try to guess the meaning of this fable and how it applies to your life. Several morals are given at the end of this story.

A retelling of an Aesop fable to guess the moral. "A woman and her husband lived at the top of Gooseberry Hill. (Have you ever tasted gooseberries?) They went to their goose pen and were greatly surprised! It was the surprise of all surprises, or was it? What do you think they saw?

Growing up with his mom on the island Crete, Zeus learns that families can be just plain strange, no matter if you're a god or a mortal. Listeners will thrill to accounts of Zeus battling Titans and other monsters while fulfilling his destiny to become the god of gods.

Sagen für Kinder. "Dieser verdammte Herkules! Keine der Aufgaben scheint ihm zu schwer." Das muss König Eurystheus schnell feststellen, nachdem er den großen Helden Herkules mit zwölf gefährlichen Aufgaben zu Fall bringen will. Unerschrocken stellt sich der Halbgott jeder Gefahr, kämpft gegen entsetzliche Ungeheuer und ist sogar bereit, den Himmel auf seinen Schultern zu tragen! Seine Reise führt Herkules zu den entferntesten Orten, zuletzt bis in die Unterwelt. Wird es Herkules schaffen, die Unsterblichkeit zu gewinnen, um endlich seinen Platz im Olymp einzunehmen?

Le jeune Thésée quitte sa cité natale pour faire ses preuves comme héros et rejoindre, incognito, son père le roi Egée. Mais arrivé à Athènes il apprend l'immense tribut qui pèse sur la ville et ses habitants : chaque année des jeunes gens sont envoyés au roi Minos qui les livre en pâture au Minotaure.

Un roman passionnant de Viviane Koenig sur l'enfance du plus facétieux des dieux.

Après avoir survécu au terrible cyclope Polyphème, Ulysse n'a qu'un désir : rentrer chez lui à Ithaque. Or les dieux en ont décidé autrement. Après de longs mois passés sur l'île de Circé la magicienne, Ulysse et ses compagnons reprennent enfin le large. Mais la mer leur réserve de nouvelles épreuves. Comment échapperont-ils aux Sirènes envoûtantes et dangereuses ?

La suite des aventures passionnantes d'Hermès, messager des dieux !

En esta fábula de Esopo, un zorro trata mal a su amiga y aprende una lección.