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Author : Don Nardo
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756544812
Describes some of the strange, colorful, and dangerous creatures found in Greek mythology.
Author : Spyros Syropoulos
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784919511
The aim of this book is to explore the realm of the imaginary world of Greek mythology and present the reader with a categorization of monstrosity, referring to some of the most noted examples in each category.
Author : Bernard Evslin,Dorothy Evslin,Ned Hoopes
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0590434403
A retelling of all the great tales of Greek mythology in language that is simple, swift and highly dramatic.
Author : DK,Jean Menzies
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780744029932
A beautifully-illustrated book filled with over 30 Ancient Greek Myths for children aged 7-9. Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite Greek myths as well as some you might not have heard before. Including ‘Theseus and the Minotaur’, ‘The 12 Labours of Herakles’, and the escapades of ‘Jason and the Argonauts’, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales. Encourage your children to explore: - Over 30 fascinating Greek myths, covering famous classics and lesser known stories - Striking illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder - Stunning gold foil on the cover - A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader’s convenience - Key reference spreads combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information A must-have volume for children aged 7-9 with an interest in Greek mythology and history, the additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods and a map detailing Odysseus’ long voyage home from the Trojan War. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a handy pronunciation guide. Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring stunning gold foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Quench your child’s curiosity and thirst for knowledge, as they explore the enthralling tales, whether by themselves or to equally be enjoyed as bedtime stories alongside parents.
Author : Bernard Evslin
Publisher : Graymalkin + ORM
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781631683657
This first volume of Bernard Evslin’s award-winning series introduces the monsters, demons, gods, and heroes of Greek mythology Athena, wise and powerful daughter of Zeus, is the most feared of all the goddesses. Poseidon, the “earth shaker,” rules the sea with his thunderous wrath. Each wants to control Olympus absolutely. Obsessed with destroying Poseidon, Athena summons her crows by day and owls by night to spy on his vast water realm. The long-simmering feud spawns a multitude of monsters, the most terrifying of which is the brass-headed colossus Amycus. This classic work features a sprawling cast of gods and mortals waging battle on land and by sea, from Zeus to the Titan god Prometheus, from Hades, who guards the gates of hell, to Circe, immortal weaver of spells, to the great war chief Ulysses, who sails in search of his long-lost home. Monsters of Greek Mythology brings to life fearsome creatures like giant, flame-spitting wingless dragons, a spider named Arachne, goats and swordfish endowed with magical properties, and the Cyclopes—one-eyed male and female goliaths even more powerful than the Titans.
Author : DK,Stephen Krensky
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780744037432
Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You’ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover: - Facts behind the myths - Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories - Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this mythology book for children is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interes in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.
Author : Lynn Curlee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781416914532
A bestiary featuring mythical animals such as the gryphon and the chimera.
Author : Anne F. Rockwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Monsters
ISBN : UOM:49015002639665
Relates ten Greek myths featuring an assortment of fantastic creatures.
Author : John Harris
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0892366184
Introduces monsters from Greek and Roman mythology, such as the basilisk and the phoenix, and includes a "monster quiz" and pronunciation guide.
Author : Fiona Mitchell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000392593
Monsters in Greek literature are often thought of as creatures which exist in mythological narratives, however, as this book shows, they appear in a much broader range of ancient sources and are used in creation narratives, ethnographic texts, and biology to explore the limits of the human body and of the human world. This book provides an in-depth examination of the role of monstrosity in ancient Greek literature. In the past, monsters in this context have largely been treated as unimportant or analysed on an individual basis. By focusing on genres rather than single creatures, the book provides a greater understanding of how monstrosity and abnormal bodies are used in ancient sources. Very often ideas about monstrosity are used as a contrast against which to examine the nature of what it is to be human, both physically and behaviourally. This book focuses on creation narratives, ethnographic writing, and biological texts. These three genres address the origins of the human world, its spatial limits, and the nature of the human body; by examining monstrosity in these genres we can see the ways in which Greek texts construct the space and time in which people exist and the nature of our bodies. This book is aimed primarily at scholars and students undertaking research, not only those with an interest in monstrosity, but also scholars exploring cultural representations of time (especially the primordial and mythological past), ancient geography and ethnography, and ancient philosophy and science. As the representation of monsters in antiquity was strongly influential on medieval, renaissance, and early modern images and texts, this book will also be relevant to people researching these areas.
Author : David Pike
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1983049719
Welcome to the greatest collection of Greek mythology retellings for children to read and enjoy. The great Gorgon witch Medusa, The blood-thirsty Minotaur, and The fiery Chimera. These are just some of the many fascinating monsters that kids can discover and learn in their Greek mythology course study.Each unique story covers the basics of the legends of these monsters from a child's point of view. Your little ones can imagine themselves as the small yet courageous Amara, or even the demigod Dione. Sit back and watch as the mythical tales in this creative history book teach your children about the enchanting journeys of the heroes, gods, and monsters of Ancient Greece.Whoever said that history can't be fun?
Author : Don Nardo
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756544805
Describes the origins, personalities, and special powers of the Greek mythical heroes, including such figures as Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and Oedipus.
Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Animals
ISBN : 0439854792
This 96-page book presents 44 legendary monsters from around the world that are as different as they are scary. Each section includes cool monster facts, a slice of fiction to set the stage, and detailed illustrations that bring each frightening fiend to life. Whether reading about movie monsters (Godzilla and Dracula), mythical monsters (Cyclops and Kraken), or modern monsters (Bigfoot and the bogeyman), readers will be fully prepared for a monster encounter of any kind!
Author : Jess Zimmerman
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780807054932
A fresh cultural analysis of female monsters from Greek mythology, and an invitation for all women to reclaim these stories as inspiration for a more wild, more “monstrous” version of feminism The folklore that has shaped our dominant culture teems with frightening female creatures. In our language, in our stories (many written by men), we underline the idea that women who step out of bounds—who are angry or greedy or ambitious, who are overtly sexual or not sexy enough—aren’t just outside the norm. They’re unnatural. Monstrous. But maybe, the traits we’ve been told make us dangerous and undesirable are actually our greatest strengths. Through fresh analysis of 11 female monsters, including Medusa, the Harpies, the Furies, and the Sphinx, Jess Zimmerman takes us on an illuminating feminist journey through mythology. She guides women (and others) to reexamine their relationships with traits like hunger, anger, ugliness, and ambition, teaching readers to embrace a new image of the female hero: one that looks a lot like a monster, with the agency and power to match. Often, women try to avoid the feeling of monstrousness, of being grotesquely alien, by tamping down those qualities that we’re told fall outside the bounds of natural femininity. But monsters also get to do what other female characters—damsels, love interests, and even most heroines—do not. Monsters get to be complete, unrestrained, and larger than life. Today, women are becoming increasingly aware of the ways rules and socially constructed expectations have diminished us. After seeing where compliance gets us—harassed, shut out, and ruled by predators—women have never been more ready to become repellent, fearsome, and ravenous.
Author : Bernard Evslin
Publisher : Graymalkin + ORM
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781631683664
The gods, heroes, and monsters of Greek mythology come wondrously alive in this second volume of Bernard Evslin’s award-winning series Book two of Bernard Evslin’s extraordinary work opens with the story of Hercules, the strongest man on Earth. Son of a mortal woman and Zeus, feared and hated by Zeus’s wife, Hera, Hercules is condemned to twelve labors in which he must fight the world’s most terrifying monsters. It seems that the world’s mightiest hero may have met his match against the Hydra, a beast with one hundred heads that spew lethal poison. Other tales feature Atlas, the Titan condemned to bear the world on his shoulders; the hideous gorgon Medusa, who turns men to stone; the half-man, half-bull Minotaur; the Sphinx; and many more. Greek myths come to thrilling life in these timeless stories of love and revenge, sorcery and enchantment, in which gods and demigods, mortals, fiends, and demons battle between good and evil. It is a world where bushes become bears, the four winds go to war, and the Nemean Lion and giant crab Cancer strike terror into the hearts of all.
