First Greek Myths Series 10 Book Set by Saviour Pirotta, Jan Lewis

This 10-book set from the First Greek Myths series brings together retellings by Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Jan Lewis. The collection revisits well-known figures from Greek mythology, from Arachne and Athena to Odysseus and the Trojan Horse, presenting a range of adventures, challenges and cautionary tales.

Across the set, characters face tests of pride, temptation and bravery: a weaver who boasts against a goddess, a musician threatened at sea, an inventor’s son who takes to the sky, and heroes who confront monsters, serpents and a fateful box. Each story centres on a clear dilemma and its consequences, offering a varied introduction to classic myths.

Included titles

• Arachne, The Spider Woman
• Arion, The Dolphin Boy
• Icarus, The Boy Who Could Fly
• Jason and The Golden Fleece
• King Midas's Goldfingers
• Odysseus and The Wooden Horse
• Pegasus The Flying Horse
• Perseus and The Monstrous Medusa
• The Secret Of Pandora's Box
• Theseus and The Man-Eating Monster

Key details

• First Greek Myths series
• 10-book set
• Stories by Saviour Pirotta
• Illustrations by Jan Lewis

Synopses

Arachne, The Spider Woman

Arachne boasts that her weaving is better than the goddess Athena’s. Athena decides to teach her a terrible lesson.

Arion, The Dolphin Boy

Returning from a far-off land, Arion is threatened by sailors who want to steal his treasure and leave him to drown.

Icarus, The Boy Who Could Fly

Icarus’s father is a great inventor. When he gives his son wings so they can escape the island where they live, things do not go according to plan.

Jason and The Golden Fleece

Jason sets out to find the Golden Fleece so he can win back the throne from his wicked uncle. To succeed, he must brave evil skeletons and get past a terrible serpent.

King Midas's Goldfingers

King Midas wishes that everything he touches will turn to gold. He realises this means he will never be able to hug his little princess again, and must decide what to do.

Odysseus and The Wooden Horse

Troy is the most well-protected city in the land. Odysseus devises an ingenious plan to help his men get inside.

Pegasus The Flying Horse

A king wants Bellerophon to kill a hideous monster that is frightening his people. Bellerophon must use Pegasus, the flying horse, to help.

Perseus and The Monstrous Medusa

Perseus is determined to save his mother, but must face Medusa. One look at her face can turn a man to stone.

The Secret Of Pandora's Box

Pandora opens Epimetheus’s special chest, despite the Gods’ warning not to touch it. Something terrible escapes.

Theseus and The Man-Eating Monster

Each year, the King of Athens must send people to King Minos for his man-eating minotaur. Theseus wants to stop it.

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