Greek Myths For Children

Whether it's the adventures of Greek gods and goddesses or Norse trickster tales, we all love to hear a good story. Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis gives readers a taste of these enchanting myths and the diverse people who tell them. In his trademark question-and-answer style peppered with entertaining sidebars and quotes, he also shows how almost every civilization's mythology shares common themes.

Welcome to a world where magic dances with reality and where folktales whisper the wisdom of ages past. In this enchanting collection of short stories for kids, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with wonder, laughter, and timeless lessons.

Affronter un Cyclope dangereux, éviter le chant ensorcelant des Sirènes, déjouer les pièges du terrible Poséidon, remporter un concours de tir à l'arc... Découvrez les nombreuses aventures passionnantes d'Ulysse après la guerre de Troie, au long de son voyage pour rentrer chez lui à Ithaque !

In ancient Rome it was whispered that the great philosopher Plotinus could project his soul into another human being in a ritual that hinged on a kiss. In present-day Delphi, California, the sole remaining guardians of the Plotinus Ability hide in plain sight as members of the exclusive Oculus Society - until their leader, Octavia Harris, is killed in her own home. With no leads on the case, Octavia’s daughter, Gretchen, vows to find her mother’s murderer at any cost. One piece of the puzzle falls into place when Gretchen’s best friend, Jessica Shaw, discovers the Plotinus Ability.

Kallos Dean is an everyday, average 16-year-old until she meets the beautiful and enigmatic Hunter brothers. They soon turn her world upside down with a shocking revelation: She is a goddess. Her feelings for both Ian and Sean grow by the day, leaving her unsure of where she stands with either of them. To save her life and that of her newfound friends, Kallos must find her soul mate. This decision, however difficult, is the one thing that ties their worlds together.

Nico Cloud desperately wants to be an explorer, but her parents think adventures aren't for girls. Fate intervenes when Nico chases a kitten on board a ship...and then the ship sails out to sea! Nico is an accidental stowaway. Lucky for her, the ship belongs to a famous scientist who is on a quest for new discoveries. But clouds are brewing overhead, and cunning pirates are determined to wreck the crew's mission. Can Nico steer the ship to victory and prove her parents wrong?

An island that shouldn't exist…A life he didn't know…A destiny that can't be escaped. There was no turning back. We were going to set into motion a revolution that could either save Atlantis or leave it destroyed in the process. Sixteen-year-old Trey Atlas' known life is a lie. While he was raised in Miami, Trey was actually born in Atlantis. Sent off the legendary island as a baby for his own safety, Trey is the only living heir to the Atlantean throne.

Jessie is reintroduced to Caleb Baldwin, the nerdy boy that rescued her from drowning one summer. Caleb isn't scrawny and dorky anymore, he is tall, dark, and very handsome. Caleb is a Light Tamer and he needs Jessie for his survival. He is bound to her because he saved her life and now he is falling for her...because she's almost perfect. Jessie is a Light Tamer with unique abilities, you will learn what 15 seconds do.

A mysterious stranger enters Skylar's inner circle, throwing her life out of balance. As secrets are revealed, she learns of the New Olympus- a dwelling for the descendants of the Gods. The Grand family must strive to work together with these descendants to discover the key to their rescue from the clutches of the growing evil vultures of Hades. As the threat increases, Skylar must learn to control her newfound powers before it's too late.

In a modern world ruled by territorial Greek gods, the human race has been oppressed, exploited, and now nearly destroyed by the constant infighting of gods. However, a human girl with the power of a goddess is coming of age. Alessandra is the Oracle of Delphi - the last prophesized - and bears the mark of the double omega. Soon after she turns 18, Alessandra is told her destiny: to step between the warring gods and the human race and save her world from certain ruin.

Eighteen-year-old Tally is absolutely sure of everything: her genius, the love of her adoptive family, the loyalty of her best friend, Shane, and her future career as a Nobel prize-winning astronomer. There's no room in her tidy world for heartbreak or uncertainty - or the charismatic, troubled mother who abandoned her soon after she was born.

Skylar Rome is supposed to be having the best summer ever before she heads off to college. Little did she know that her whole life was about to change while visiting her cousin. One of the Grand brothers she'd, Mason, saves her life right after meeting her when she nearly drowns at the beach due to unknown forces. Cool, collected, mysterious, and dangerously good looking, Skylar is drawn to him from the start.

Bevor die Sterne und Monde nach ihm benannt wurden, in einer Zeit der Helden und Legenden, als Sterbliche und Unsterbliche gemeinsam auf der Erde lebten, lebte Ganymed. Einst war er ein Prinz von Troja, König unter den Menschen, Krieger der Krieger, verehrt von den Göttern. Auserwählt von den griechischen Göttern, begabt mit Unsterblichkeit. Ganymed ist ein Mann von seltener Schönheit und Charme; Vor seiner Zeit aus dem sterblichen Leben genommen, kehrt er auf die Erde im heutigen Kalifornien zurück und muss sich entscheiden, ob er die wahre Liebe findet oder unsterblich bleibt.

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Hold onto your magic hats for another spellbinding adventure! Greece just keeps on getting more and more exciting, but when Maxat sets foot on special island Naxos, he can feel that something’s not right. Which is why Ermek should have thought carefully before approaching the crying noise. It’s also why Maxat should think carefully before disagreeing with powerful forces. Before they know it, Maxat and his tiger cub friend have upset one-half of the islanders and confused the other half...not to mention the angry gods!

Hold on to your magic hats for another spellbinding adventure! Maxat the magician is having a sensational time in Greece. He should be taking it easy on his holiday, but somehow, adventures keep on finding him and his buddy, Ermek the tiger cub. Today starts like any other day, until the boy and his cub come across someone who’s been trapped for a very long time. After all, when you annoy the king of the heavens and the Earth, there is a high price to pay.

Twenty-one years ago, Minerva, Venus, and Apollo gifted a baby with special attributes. Now, she's all grown up. Moira McCain is known as the Goddess of the Silver Screen; little does she know that her natural abilities aren't exactly natural. She's just finished starring in the next summer blockbuster, and now, she's on her way to begin a USO tour where she will sing and entertain the troops. Mars, God of War, has been working nonstop, keeping an eye on all conflicts and giving brave soldiers courage.

This is an Aesop fable about a mean dog who wanders onto a farm where he does not belong. He sees the farmer in the dell driving his tractor. The farmer and an ox are pulling out an old tree stump. The mean dog decides to hide in the barn until sunset.

One fine sunny day, Craymer the Crab is enjoying the cool breeze and warm sand at the beach. Seacliff the Seagull makes a mewing sound just like a kitten. He smacks his beak because he’s hungry. Will he eat Craymer the Crab?

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