Download or read book The Madness of Herakles A tale of gods and titans written by Matt Larkin and published by Incandescent Phoenix Books. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel the threads of destiny in this epic Greek mythology series in the Eschaton Cycle historical fantasy universe. Redemption lies past bloody steps … While Pandora seeks a means to escape the crushing grasp of Fate, Herakles faces equally insurmountable odds: To assuage his guilt for the murder of his family, he must undertake impossible labors. Across the breadth of the world he hunts for monsters that would strike dread into the bravest Titan. Again and again, he casts himself into the breach, all for the desperate hope of redemption. But will any amount of spilled monster blood wash clean the blood of his own children? The Madness of Herakles is the fourth novel of the Tapestry of Fate series. It begins an epic melding Greek myths, time travel, and dark fantasy into a vast adventure that spans millennia. Familiar stories unfold in new ways. Tragic heroes grapple with flaws and decisions that echo through time. And in the darkest moments, the greatest gift is a hope that refuses to burn out. For fans of Thiago Abdalla, Ryan Cahill, and Rob J. Hayes, this is a dark mythological retelling filled with gods and monsters from the Classical Age and beyond. This series serves as a prequel to Gods of the Ragnarok Era.
Download or read book The Madness of Herakles written by Matt Larkin and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Redemption lies past bloody steps ... While Pandora seeks a means to escape the crushing grasp of Fate, Herakles faces equally insurmountable odds: To assuage his guilt for the murder of his family, he must undertake impossible labors. Across the breadth of the world he hunts for beasts that would strike dread into the bravest Titan. Again and again, he casts himself into the breach, all for the desperate hope of redemption. But will any amount of spilled monster blood wash clean the blood of his own children?
Download or read book The Madness of Herakles Eschaton Cycle written by Matt Larkin and published by Tapestry of Fate. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Redemption lies past bloody steps ... While Pandora seeks a means to escape the crushing grasp of Fate, Herakles faces equally insurmountable odds: To assuage his guilt for the murder of his family, he must undertake impossible labors. Across the breadth of the world he hunts for beasts that would strike dread into the bravest Titan. Again and again, he casts himself into the breach, all for the desperate hope of redemption. But will any amount of spilled monster blood wash clean the blood of his own children?
Download or read book Hera written by George O'Connor and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-07-19 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces Hera, Zeus's wife and goddess of air, sky, and the heavens, and the only thing Zeus is afraid of.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Classical Mythology written by Kevin Osborn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1998 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to Greek and Roman mythology provides explanations of all the gods and their roles, origins of the myths and theories on who wrote them, and the function of myths in society
Download or read book The Twelve Labours of Heracles written by James Ford and published by Salariya Publishers. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a fit of madness, Heracles has killed his family and offended the gods. As punishment, King Eurystheus has set him twelve seemingly impossible tasks. They will take our hero all over the known world and test the limits of his strength and ingenuity. Can he overcome the odds? This book supports Key Stage 2 History and English.
Download or read book Herakles written by Emma Stafford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is more material available on Herakles than any other Greek god or hero. His story has many more episodes than those of other heroes, concerning his life and death as well as his battles with myriad monsters and other opponents. In literature, he appears in our earliest Greek epic and lyric poetry, is reinvented for the tragic and comic stage, and later finds his way into such unlikely areas as philosophical writing and love poetry. In art, his exploits are amongst the earliest identifiable mythological scenes, and his easily-recognisable figure with lionskin and club was a familiar sight throughout antiquity in sculpture, vase-painting and other media. He was held up as an ancestor and role-model for both Greek and Roman rulers, and widely worshipped as a god, his unusual status as a hero-god being reinforced by the story of his apotheosis. Often referred to by his Roman name Hercules, he has continued to fascinate writers and artists right up to the present day. In Herakles, Emma Stafford has successfully tackled the ‘Herculean task’ of surveying both the ancient sources and the extensive modern scholarship in order to present a hugely accessible account of this important mythical figure. Covering both Greek and Roman material, the book highlights areas of consensus and dissent, indicating avenues for further study on both details and broader issues. Easy to read, Herakles is perfectly suited to students of classics and related disciplines, and of interest to anyone looking for an insight into ancient Greece’s most popular hero.
Download or read book Hercules written by Paul D. Storrie and published by Graphic Universe. This book was released on 2007 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The son of Zeus, king of the gods, and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. She tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?
Download or read book Hercules written by Bernard Evslin and published by Graymalkin + ORM. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greek mythology’s mightiest hero faces the world’s most fearsome beasts, monsters, and demons Hercules, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, was the greatest of the Greek heroes and the strongest man on earth. Three times as big as his fully mortal twin, and imbued with extraordinary courage and ingenuity, Hercules began his remarkable feats while still in the cradle. Zeus’s wife, the goddess Hera, jealously schemed to kill Hercules, but the resourceful half-man, half-god escaped her traps and accomplished seemingly impossible tasks. Renowned mythologist Bernard Evslin recounts the famous twelve labors of Hercules, as the warrior tries to break Hera’s curse by facing down the Nemean Lion, killing the many-headed Hydra, outwitting the giant Anteus, and more.
Download or read book Greek Myths written by Shoshanna Kirk and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the stuff legends are made of in 25 of the most beloved tales from Greek mythology, complemented with gorgeous illustrations by artist Tinou Le Joly Senoville. These classic, timeless stories have been crafted into a concise, intriguing, and very readable romp through the human condition. Arranged by emotional theme—cunning, vanity, vengeance, heroism—each exciting tale hones in on the frailties and strengths, desires and jealousies of gods who attempt to act like mortals and mortals who dare to be gods. Originally conceived to help early civilizations comprehend the emotions and culture of an ancient world, these myths remain as compelling today as they were thousands of years ago. From the miraculous birth of Athena in the heavens to Odysseus and his skillful slaying of the Cyclops on Earth to Persephone's abduction into the underworld, Greek Myths is a glorious introduction to the world of mythology.
Download or read book Herakles the Hero of Thebes written by Mary Elizabeth Burt and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2024-07-24 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While traveling in Greece, Miss Burt found the children of the Primary Schools reading these stories in the lower grades, the book being one used next above the primer. The interest was enthusiastic, and she brought home a copy of the book, which she has now arranged as a second reading-book for our own schools. The rapidity of action in the stories of Herakles, Jason, and the other Heroes of the Myth, the prowess and courage and untiring endurance of the men, render the characters worthy subjects of thought to young mind , and have secured the stories a permanent place in educational literature.
Download or read book Greek Mythology for Kids the Myth of Hercules written by Charlie Keith and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-06 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You shall slay the Nemean Lion" he told Hercules. "Where's that?" Hercules said. "Not in Nemea" mocked him the king. "Very funny" growled the hero and left thinking how to find that creature. Many tales have been told of the gods living at the top of Mount Olympus and of the brave heroes that traveled across ancient Greece fighting the forces of evil. Names such as Zeus, Achilles, Athena, and Jason are not strange to us. But, what about Hercules? Has his story been recounted the right way or has it been created on a confusing blend of Greek mythology? Here, in this book, the true story of the son of Zeusandhow he completed the twelve legendary labours is finally told adequately. A wondrous journey begins where Herculesseeks to redeem himself from an awful crime that Hera, the cunning queen of the gods has forced him to do. The king of Tiryns orders him to perform the most difficult of tasks. Terrifying monsters, hard battles, humorous incidents, and divine courage form this exhilarating story that is sure to inspire all who will read it.
Download or read book Monsters of Greek Mythology Volume Two written by Bernard Evslin and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Greek Gods Goddesses written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
Download or read book Childrens Catalog written by H.W. Wilson Company and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 1320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1st ed. includes an index to v. 28-36 of St. Nicholas.
Download or read book The Trials of Hercules written by Tammie Painter and published by Tammie Painter. This book was released on 2014-10-18 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths and legends may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change. "...kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure." "I was immediately pulled in within the first few pages." "The interactions of the gods and mortals was inspired. Seeing the gods behaving badly was a treat." In a world where mortals contend with the gods' vengeful jealousy, one man must ask himself if he will risk his life to defend the goddess who has done everything to destroy him. Convicted of three heinous murders, Herc Dion is sentenced to a series of trials that will pit him against formidable monsters, push his physical and mental endurance to the limit, and deliver him to the edge of Hades. Throughout these ordeals, Herc endures the brutal cruelty of Hera, the goddess whose hatred of Herc has blinded her to the near ruin of her realm and to plans that will spell the end of her existence. Realizing Hera has done everything to destroy him, will Herc risk his own life to protect hers? Vividly set in a future Pacific Northwest, this imaginative and absorbing retelling of the legend of Hercules teams with gods and heroes torn between love and jealousy, loyalty and revenge, and rivalry and honor. If you crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans and the blend of history and fantasy in books by S.J.A Turney, Bernard Cornwell, and Madeline Miller, you'll love this first installment of the passion-filled historical fantasy series, The Osteria Chronicles. Grab your copy of The Trials of Hercules to step into a captivating new world today.
Download or read book Dictionary of Classical Mythology written by Jennifer R. March and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2014-05-31 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenny Marchs 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.
