Bellerophon Son Of Poseidon

Author : Cathleen Townsend
Publisher : Phoenix Flight Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781540181473

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Bellerophon: Son of Poseidon by Cathleen Townsend Pdf

A single mistake can change a life forever. Lero once had everything a man could want. The son of Poseidon, he was a gift from the gods to the queen of Corinth. But in one moment of foolish pride he lost everything—his family, his home, and the city he’d grown up expecting to rule. Banished, Lero flees to Ethra, his betrothed, but the plans they’d made for a life together lay in ruins. With the coffers of Corinth no longer at his disposal, Lero now needs enough wealth to provide a home—and to hire warriors to defend it. His only option is to use his skills in the bloody art of war, selling his sword for the hope of a future. King Proteus of Tiryns offers Lero that chance, but it doesn’t come free. Proteus maintains power with fear, and the intrigue in his court soon has Lero firmly in his grasp. Lero spends his days killing men he doesn’t hate for a king he can’t respect. And if he doesn’t find a way to escape soon, it’s likely the next life Proteus claims will be Lero’s own. But trying to fight his way free may cost Lero everything he’s been fighting for…

Author : Adam Alexander Haviaras
Publisher : Adam Alexander Haviaras
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781988309460

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The Reluctant Hero by Adam Alexander Haviaras Pdf

Long ago, when gods and heroes walked the earth in triumph and tragedy, true love and epic deeds were set among the stars... In the city of ancient Corinth, Bellerophon grew up in the corridors of the palace, haunted by his father’s gruesome death, and distrusted and ignored by the rest of his own family. He now spends his life in the shadows of society, and that is how he prefers it. However, the Gods of Olympus have something more in mind for him. After a violent incident in the mountains, Bellerophon is banished from his home for all time. His path leads him to the court of an aged king in Tiryns where he is welcomed at first, but due to the spiteful queen, he is wrongly accused of another crime in a world that seems endlessly cruel. Dejected and uncaring of what happens to him and his hateful life, Bellerophon is sent across the sea to the court of King Iobates of Lykia. At the urging of his seer, the king welcomes Bellerophon as an honoured guest in his home, until he discovers the reason for his arrival. Seeking a way to be rid of Bellerophon, without violating the sacred laws of Zeus, King Iobates commands that he complete three impossible tasks to prove his innocence or bring about his death. With the world set against him, Bellerophon welcomes his imminent end. That is, until he meets the king’s daughter, Philonoe, the only person who has ever believed in him, and whose father has kept a dark secret from for many years. With the Gods and Lykia’s princess on his side, can Bellerophon prove his innocence and help save Lykia and its people? Will he finally accept the fate that the Gods have pressed upon him? Or will he succumb to the despair and hopelessness that have dogged him all of his life? Only by facing his deepest fears and a creature more terrible than any other of the Gods’ creation can Bellerophon truly succeed and become the hero he is meant to be... The Reluctant Hero is an epic retelling of the story of Bellerophon and the Chimera from Greek mythology. It is the fourth book in the Mythologia fantasy series by best-selling and award-winning author and historian, Adam Alexander Haviaras. If you enjoy books by Madeline Miller, Stephen Fry, Natalie Haynes or Jennifer Saint then you will love the Mythologia series. Read The Reluctant Hero today and witness the rise of one of the greatest heroes of the ancient world!

Author : Rick Riordan
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781484729380

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Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan Pdf

Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, ( I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans--and for anyone who needs a hero. So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people. Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths. Ready? Sweet. Let's do this.

Author : Erwin F. Cook
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781501723506

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The "Odyssey" in Athens by Erwin F. Cook Pdf

A study in poetic interaction, The Odyssey in Athens explores the ways in which narrative structure and parallels within and between epic poems create or disclose meaning. Erwin F. Cook also broadens the scope of this intertextual approach to include the relationship of Homeric epic to ritual. Specifically he argues that the Odyssey achieved its form as a written text within the context of Athenian civic cults during the reign of Peisistratos. Focusing on the prologue and the Apologoi (Books 9–12), Cook shows how the traditional Greek polarity between force and intelligence informs the Odyssean narrative at all levels of composition. He then uses this polarity to explain instances of Odyssean self-reference, allusions to other epic traditions—in particular the Iliad—and interaction between the poem and its performance context in Athenian civic ritual. This detailed structural analysis, with its insights into the circumstances and meaning of the Odyssey's composition, will lead to a new understanding of the Homeric epics and the tradition they evoked.

Author : Tony Ashenden
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781409221067

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Tales of Bellerophon -on the Banks of the Shalimar by Tony Ashenden Pdf

In January 2005 Tony Ashenden sat down after lunch and ... disappeared. When he reappeared 20 minutes later his entire world had changed. During the next nine months a series of extraordinary experiences led him to question his sanity and the very meaning of life. Tales of Bellerophon -On the Banks of the Shalimar is the tale of one man's soul journey, a perilous adventure into unknown worlds beyond our form and time; in which he struggles both to understand these experiences and to reconcile his own identity with the different person he becomes. How events of childhood and youth are revealed for their true meaning and life's purpose expands beyond comprehension. Are we one or many? How did Man evolve? These and other fundamental questions are answered in this life changing account. This book is a revelation of human nature beyond the grave, of a continuity that sobers the most expectant and will shock those secure in their belief that death is the end.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Dutton Juvenile
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : PSU:000047093799

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Pegasus, the Flying Horse by Anonim Pdf

Retells how, with the help of the goddess Athena, the handsome and overly proud Bellerophon tames the winged horse Pegasus and conquers the monstrous Chimaera.

Author : Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781576074886

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Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology by Mike Dixon-Kennedy Pdf

Encyclopedia of Greco-Roman Mythology presents over 1,400 comprehensive A–Z entries of the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. The entries are cross-referenced where appropriate, and an extensive bibliography is provided. Entries include Heracles and Alexander the Great, and geographical features such as the islands of the Blessed and Dardanelles. An unusual feature of this dictionary is the inclusion of astronomical data, linking the myths and legends to the celestial objects named after them. Diverse characters and events from related traditions—Greco-Egyptian, Roman-Celtic, and more—round out the volume. Students of classical Greek and Roman traditions, librarians, and general readers will turn to this volume again and again for authoritative information on the myths and legends of these ancient cultures.

Author : Jennifer R. March
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782976356

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Dictionary of Classical Mythology by Jennifer R. March Pdf

Jenny March’s acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of print, has been extensively revised and expanded including a completely new set of beautiful line-drawing illustrations for this Oxbow edition. It is a comprehensive A – Z guide to Greek and Roman mythology. All major myths, legends and fables are here, including gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, dangerous women, legendary creatures and monsters. Characters such as Achilles and Odysseus have extensive entries, as do epic journeys and heroic quests, like that of Jason and the Argonauts to win the Golden Fleece, all alongside a plethora of information on the creation of the cosmos, the many metamorphoses of gods and humans, and the Trojan War, plus more minor figures – nymphs, seers, kings, rivers, to name but a few. In this superbly authoritative work the myths are brilliantly retold, along with any major variants, and with extensive translations from ancient authors that give life to the narratives and a sense of the vibrant cultures that shaped the development of classical myth. The 172 illustrations give visual immediacy to the words, by showing how ancient artists perceived their gods and heroes. The impact of myths on ancient art is also explored, as is and their influence in the postclassical arts, emphasising the ongoing inspiration afforded by the ancient myths. Also included are two maps of the ancient world, a list of the ancient sources and their chronology, the more important genealogies, and an index of recurrent mythical motifs.

Author : Simon Spence
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1695603052

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Bellerophon by Simon Spence Pdf

Bellerophon is the story of a young hero who befriends the winged horse Pegasus, takes on the ferocious beast, the Chimera, defeats armies and returns victorious, much to the surprise of his host, King Iobates. But his tale does not end there and you can learn about his glorious highs and dangerous lows through our new Greek myth picture book for kids. For teachers and parents, we have a notes section at the back, describing how our illustrations have been inspired by ancient Greek vase-painting, sculptures, and early literature. The kids don't need to know this aspect to enjoy the tale, but the grown-ups can learn about how we have taken time and care to construct our book, using the early historical sources, rather than simply repeat a generic version of the myth. Awards for our Early Myths collection: - Perseus: bronze medal winner at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2014 - Odysseus: honourable mention at the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2015 - Odysseus: finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2015 - Atalanta: silver medal at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2016 - Atalanta: honourable mention at Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2016 - Atalanta: finalist at the Readers' Favorite Awards 2016 - Herakles: 1st prize for illustrations and 6+ picture book at the Dragonfly Books Awards 2017 - Herakles: gold award at the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2017 - Herakles: silver medalist in the Wishing Shelf Children's Books Awards 2017 - Theseus: best illustrations at Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2018 - Theseus: honourable Mention in Picture Books (5 and younger category) at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2018 - Theseus: silver medalist at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2018 - Persephone: gold and silver medalist at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2019.

Author : Robin Hard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317228066

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The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology by Robin Hard Pdf

Now in its eighth edition, this magisterial work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods, through the lesser gods and deities, to the heroes, adventures, and foundation myths of the ancient Greek world. The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology sets out to provide a comprehensive history of the divine order and mythical prehistory of Greece, as systematized on a genealogical basis by Hesiod and the ancient mythographers, while also taking into account the ways in which individual myths have changed and evolved over time in different genres of literature. This new edition has been extensively rewritten and reorganized to make it more accessible to readers who may have no particular knowledge of the ancient world and Greek mythology, and to ensure that information on each myth or mythical figure is easy to find within the book. This new edition of the handbook continues to offer an essential reference resource for all students of Greek mythology, and it provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of these stories for anyone with an interest in the classical world.

Author : Lisi Oliver,Jay H. Jasanoff,Harold Craig Melchert
Publisher : Institut Fur Sprachwissenschaft Der Universitat Innsbruck
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015042147069

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Mír Curad by Lisi Oliver,Jay H. Jasanoff,Harold Craig Melchert Pdf

Author : G.R. Tsetskhladze
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9789047404101

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Greek Colonisation by G.R. Tsetskhladze Pdf

The first volume of a 2-volume handbook on ancient Greek colonisation, dedicated to the late Prof. A.J. Graham, gives a lengthy introduction to the problem, including methodological and theoretical issues. The chapters cover Mycenaean expansion, Phoenician and Phocaean colonisation, Greeks in the western Mediterranean, Syria, Egypt and southern Anatolia, etc. The volume is richly illustrated.

Author : Matt Larkin
Publisher : Incandescent Phoenix Books
Page : 1038 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781946686763

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Tapestry of Fate Omnibus One by Matt Larkin Pdf

The winding road of Fate unfolds … In the last days of the Silver Age, the tyrant god Zeus takes whatever and whomever he wants with impunity. He has already torn Pandora from one home and now he threatens to destroy another. When he turns his wrath upon Atlantis, Pandora flees with the Titan Prometheus. Despite her bitterness, Pandora finds a friendship she never imagined possible. But Zeus is not done with Prometheus, and what Pandora will face next will make all she has endured pale in comparison. But Pandora has considerable gifts of her own, not least her cunning mind. When Zeus binds Prometheus, Pandora swears to turn all those gifts toward bringing Zeus down and saving her one true companion. This epic fantasy series includes: The Gifts of Pandora The Valor of Perseus The Inferno of Prometheus The Madness of Herakles The Threads of Theseus The Face of Hekate PRAISE FOR THE WORLD OF ESCHATON CYCLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES: “He takes mythology and lore, stories and peoples and gods you might have heard of and twists them, and makes them uniquely his. His retellings are some of the best I’ve ever read, and the amount of research he puts into each one of his books is staggering.” - Sarah Chorn via Goodreads “The story itself is complex and it is extremely well crafted. ” - FantasyBookNerd via Goodreads “Matt Larkin, is arguably the current master of the Mythic Legend genre. He has created the far reaching Eschaton Cycle that interweaves religions, myths, and legends of cultures and people through out time and across the face of the Earth as we know it.” - Dale Russel via Goodreads “Scenes so vividly detailed it paints a fantastic backdrop and tosses in some spice to add flavor to the mix. ” - Kaye via Goodreads For fans of: R. Scott Bakker Guy Gavriel Kay Madeline Miller Steven Erikson Sue Lynn Tan Katherine Arden Jennifer Saint Tashi Suri Joe Abercrombie Juliet Marillier Wesley Chu Michael Fletcher Giles Kristian Christopher Buehlman George R.R. Martin James Islington Janny Wurts Brent Weeks Ed McDonald Keywords related to this epic fantasy series: Greek myth, dark fantasy books, epic sagas, free epic fantasy books, myths and legends, retellings, folklore, fairytales, mythology, grimdark, epic fantasy, epic free, omnibus set, omnibus bundle, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, omnibus collection, historical fantasy

Author : Rick Riordan
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781484702185

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Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan Pdf

"A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week." So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that." Dramatic full-color illustrations throughout by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco make this volume--a must for home, library, and classroom shelves--as stunning as it is entertaining.

Author : Matt Larkin
Publisher : Incandescent Phoenix Books
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781946686602

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The Valor of Perseus by Matt Larkin Pdf

One cannot challenge fate alone. In her desperation to save Prometheus, Pandora has recruited Perseus, the son of her greatest enemy. Within the demigod sleeps speed and power no mortal could match. But will he use his abilities to aid her? Before Perseus will consider following Pandora on her quest, he has a mission of his own, leaving Pandora no choice but to accompany him on a journey that will pit them against gods and mythical monsters. And even if they succeed, Pandora must still contend with the burden of the Box … A dark fantasy, gritty retelling of Greek mythology by mythic fantasy author Matt Larkin. This epic fantasy series includes: The Gifts of Pandora The Valor of Perseus The Inferno of Prometheus The Madness of Herakles The Threads of Theseus The Face of Hekate PRAISE FOR THE WORLD OF ESCHATON CYCLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES: “He takes mythology and lore, stories and peoples and gods you might have heard of and twists them, and makes them uniquely his. His retellings are some of the best I’ve ever read, and the amount of research he puts into each one of his books is staggering.” - Sarah Chorn via Goodreads “The story itself is complex and it is extremely well crafted. ” - FantasyBookNerd via Goodreads “Matt Larkin, is arguably the current master of the Mythic Legend genre. He has created the far reaching Eschaton Cycle that interweaves religions, myths, and legends of cultures and people through out time and across the face of the Earth as we know it.” - Dale Russel via Goodreads “Scenes so vividly detailed it paints a fantastic backdrop and tosses in some spice to add flavor to the mix. ” - Kaye via Goodreads For fans of: R. Scott Bakker Guy Gavriel Kay Madeline Miller Steven Erikson Sue Lynn Tan Katherine Arden Jennifer Saint Tashi Suri Joe Abercrombie Juliet Marillier Wesley Chu Michael Fletcher Giles Kristian Christopher Buehlman George R.R. Martin James Islington Janny Wurts Brent Weeks Ed McDonald Keywords related to this epic fantasy series: Greek myth, dark fantasy books, epic sagas, free epic fantasy books, myths and legends, retellings, folklore, fairytales, mythology, grimdark, epic fantasy, epic free, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, historical fantasy