Greek Myths: Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece (Ancient Myths)

Greek Myths: Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece (Ancient Myths) is a richly illustrated collection of Ancient Greek myths for children aged 7–9. Bringing together more than 30 retellings, it introduces gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, and a host of extraordinary creatures and monsters, mixing well-known tales with lesser-known stories.

Stories featured include Theseus and the Minotaur, The 12 Labours of Herakles, and Jason and the Argonauts. Each myth is told in modern language intended to be clear and accessible for younger readers, while keeping the humour and intrigue of the original tales. Extra feature pages add background to the mythical world, with profiles of the gods and a map tracing Odysseus’ long voyage home from the Trojan War.

Key details

• More than 30 Ancient Greek myth retellings for children aged 7–9
• Includes Theseus and the Minotaur, The 12 Labours of Herakles, and Jason and the Argonauts
• Illustrated by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder
• Gold foil detailing on the cover
• Pronunciation guide for challenging names
• Reference spreads covering Ancient Greek storytelling and mythical beasts

Synopsis

More than 30 retellings introduce a wide range of Greek myths, pairing familiar classics with stories readers may not have come across before. Feature pages provide added context, including profiles of the gods, a map of Odysseus’ journey from the Trojan War, and reference information on Ancient Greek storytelling and the creatures of myth.