Greek Myth Fiction

Cadmus is on a quest to find his missing sister, Europa. But he doesn't feel like a hero. He's not brave or smart—and he's had to bring his mother on the journey, too! How will Cadmus cope when he has to face a terrifying, man-eating dragon?

The classical Greek intellectual tradition pervades nearly every aspect of our modern Western civilization. Our logic and science, our philosophy, politics, literature, architecture, and art are all indebted to the ancient inhabitants of the small mountainous Mediterranean country. And the powerful myths of the Greeks, refined by Homer, Hesiod, Herodotus, and the great Greek dramatists, still resonate at the core of our culture.

Myths and legends form the foundation for all cultures. The Greek and Roman myths were early tales created to explain the world and are now inextricably woven throughout music, art, film, theater, literature, politics and daily life. Thousands of years old, these myths continue to inspire and intrigue. Myth: Dreams of The World, keeps these stories vibrant with new recordings by an intriguing array of artists including Iggy Pop, George Clinton, Lori Carson, Suzanne Vega, Lemmy, Jaron Lanier, and more.

Les enfants vivent dans un monde féérique, insouciants, s'adonnant aux jeux et à la gourmandise lorsque la curiosité les attire vers un interdit. C'est alors qu'un nuage sombre s'abat sur cet univers paradisiaque... Voici un conte pour enfant librement inspiré de la mythologie grecque.

Walk amongst the gods and men. The beautiful land of Greece is haunted by more than three thousand years of legend and history. In this gripping retelling of the Heroic Age, you'll meet the mighty POSEIDON, God of the Sea; ZEUS, the King of Heaven; HADES, Lord of the Dead; ARTEMIS the Huntress; APHRODITE, Immortal Lady of Beauty and Love; and many more mortals and gods. Their adventures are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world.

Gemeinsam in die Unterwelt. Als Sohn des Hades hat Nico di Angelo viele Verluste erlitten. Zum Glück gibt es Will, Sohn des Apollo. Zusammen sind sie unschlagbar. Bis jetzt... Denn Nico wird aus den Tiefen des Tartarus um Hilfe angerufen. Es ist die Stimme des Titanen Bob, den Percy einst dort lassen musste. Nico muss zu ihm – und Will besteht darauf, mitzukommen.

Un précis de mythologie aussi savant que souriant. Un livre passionnant, drôle et instructif qui permet de découvrir les plus belles histoires du monde : les amours de Jupiter, les travaux d'Hercule, les colères d'Achille, les ruses d'Ulysse... L'humour et l'énergie de Jean-Paul Bordes nous entraînent dans l'univers extraordinaire de ces drôles de héros. Une lecture érudite et savoureuse, qui éclaire d'un regard malicieux ces récits intemporels.

Retold with simple-to-understand, lyrical poetry, Aesop's Fables: A Poetic Primer is an excellent introduction to this classic. Parents can now introduce their kids to familiar tales like “The Tortoise and the Hare”, “The Fox and the Crow”, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”, and many more! Together children and parents can listen and then discuss the many virtues and vices embodied in the fables by going through the character development section at the end of the audiobook! These character development sections teach children the virtues or vices presented in each story.

Helen Hamilton has spent her entire 16 years trying to hide how different she is. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood... and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history.

I knew being the only Norm at Gifted Academy would be hard and dangerous, but I didn't expect to be tossed out of a window. Also didn't expect to be saved by one of the Magnificent Four. Bryce brought me back from the brink of death, but he did more than heal my broken bones. He weakened my defenses and carved a place in my heart. He's not the only one vying for my attention. Rufio, Phoenix, and Morpheus have all changed their attitudes toward me, and recklessly, I want to know where it will lead.

Brave Prince Bellerophon has caused a terrible accident—and now he wants to make amends! To do so, he must slay the bizarre beast known as the Chimera. But before racing into battle, he'll need to find a horse with wings. That might be easier said than done!

Arachne is good at weaving—so good, in fact, that jealous goddess Athena decides to teach her a lesson! The five twisted tales in this book show what happens when mortal creatures cross paths with the gods ... and come away entirely changed.

Jason is the rightful ruler of Iolcus, but to prove it he's going to need his wits about him. Only the greatest hero in the land could steal the precious golden fleece—and make it back alive. Is Jason that hero?

Is there a connection between Greek and Hindu mythology? Does it have something to do with a common Indo-European root? Or maybe an exchange of ideas in the centuries that followed the arrival of Alexander the Great, when Greek emissaries travelled to the kingdoms of Mathura and Magadha? In this book, mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik turns his attention to ancient Greek tales and explores a new world of stories. Long have Europeans and Americans retold Indic mythologies. It is time for Indians to reverse the gaze.

Four of the greatest Greek legends produced in one magnificent collection - read and performed by Philip Bird, Keith Barron, Duncan Law, Stephanie Pack, and Kate Gielgud. Their outstanding performances introduce these timeless classics to a younger generation in a new and exciting way.

Our story begins in the depths of a winding labyrinth, the domain of a fearsome Minotaur who threatens all who live on Mount Olympus. Can Zeus the Mighty save the day? The critters are back and on the quest of a lifetime! Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal cricket in this laugh-out-loud adventure.

Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this one beautiful abridged collection, from “Romulus and Remus” (which tells how Rome came to be) to “Cupid and Psyche”, “Oedipus and the Sphinx”, and more.

Evil is running rampant, and sweet Anna Whitt is its target. Nobody knows when or how the Dukes will strike, but Anna and her Nephilim allies will do anything necessary to rid the Earth of the demons and their oppressive ways. The stakes are higher than ever, and Anna is determined that the love she feels will be her strength, not a liability. But trying to protect the ones she loves while running for her life and battling demonic forces proves to be perilous - especially as faces are changing and trust is fleeting.

Sans cesse en quête d'aventures et afin de s'enrichir, Sindbâd décide de prendre la mer, devenant commerçant "d'île en île et de mer en mer". Chaque fois le marin est soumis à l'imprévu d'un naufrage, qui l'entraîne alors dans des aventures fantastiques à la rencontre de l'île-baleine, l'oiseau rukhkh, les singes et le monstre noir, le vieillard satanique ou encore la rivière aux trésors... Durant sept jours les invités de Sindbâd de la mer, devenu vieux, viennent écouter le récit inouï des sept voyages dont il a été le héros.

The Demigod's Dilemma: Odyssey of Balance is a captivating and enchanting journey through Greek mythology, filled with rich characters, epic adventures, and timeless lessons of love, understanding, and the eternal quest for balance in a world where the mortal and divine realms intertwine.