Download or read book The Labours of Hercules Poirot written by Agatha Christie and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this set of short stories, Poirot sets himself a challenge before he retires – to solve 12 cases which correspond with the labours of his classical Greek namesake...
Download or read book Mythematics written by Michael Huber and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun math puzzles based on the Twelve Labors of Hercules How might Hercules, the most famous of the Greek heroes, have used mathematics to complete his astonishing Twelve Labors? From conquering the Nemean Lion and cleaning out the Augean Stables, to capturing the Erymanthean Boar and entering the Underworld to defeat the three-headed dog Cerberus, Hercules and his legend are the inspiration for this book of fun and original math puzzles. While Hercules relied on superhuman strength to accomplish the Twelve Labors, Mythematics shows how math could have helped during his quest. How does Hercules defeat the Lernean Hydra and stop its heads from multiplying? Can Hercules clean the Augean Stables in a day? What is the probability that the Cretan Bull will attack the citizens of Marathon? How does Hercules deal with the terrifying Kraken? Michael Huber's inventive math problems are accompanied by short descriptions of the Twelve Labors, taken from the writings of Apollodorus, who chronicled the life of Hercules two thousand years ago. Tasks are approached from a mathematical modeling viewpoint, requiring varying levels of knowledge, from basic logic and geometry to differential and integral calculus. Mythematics provides helpful hints and complete solutions, and the appendixes include a brief history of the Hercules tale, a review of mathematics and equations, and a guide to the various disciplines of math used throughout the book. An engaging combination of ancient mythology and modern mathematics, Mythematics will enlighten and delight mathematics and classics enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book Twelve Labours of Hercules written by James Riordan and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2000 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These retellings of the ancient Greek legends recreate the labours of Zeus' much-loved son and mythology's mightiest hero. Illustrations including a map of the sites of Hercules' 12 labours accompany the text.
Download or read book The Twelve Labors of Hercules written by Marc A. Cerasini and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simplified retelling of the adventures of the strongest man in ancient Greece who was given twelve "impossible" tasks to perform.
Download or read book Greek Mythology s Twelve Labors of Hercules written by Brandon Terrell and published by Lake 7 Creative. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive twelve perilous labors in this adapted classic for ages 9 to 13?
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 The 12 Labors of Hercules written by B. A. Hoena and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of Hercules and his 12 labors told in graphic novel format"--
Download or read book The Labours of Hercules written by Alice A. Bailey and published by Lucis Publishing Companies. This book was released on 1983-02 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Labours of Hercules - an astrological interpretation by Alice Bailey, gives a vivid account of the journey of the soul as it incarnates progressively through the twelve signs of the Zodiac. The labours that Hercules is required to perform symbolise the specific challenges that face all disciples as they seek to equip themselves to better serve their fellow human beings. It is an excellent introduction to a more esoteric understanding of astrology.
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 Frank Tieri and published by Marvel Comics Group. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Contains material originally published in magazine form as Hercules #1-5." -- p. [2] of cover.
Download or read book The Twelve Labours of Hercules written by Nick Saunders and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2007 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient Greece, the queen of gods hates Hercules so she makes him a slave to a terrible king. Together they send him to fight twelve of the neastiest monsters in the world. If he fails, he will die. Greek myth told in comic book format.
Download or read book Hercules written by Fred Van Lente and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hercules battled gods, men and monsters in a lifetime of violence and destruction. Today, Hercules is best known for his 'twelve labours', a series of near-impossible tasks assigned to him as punishment for the killing of his wife and children. During those tasks, he slew the multi-headed hydra, wrestled with Cerberus, hound of the underworld, and stole the girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. Yet even when his labours were done, his adventures continued. Hercules led armies, sacked cities, fought against the gods, and then joined forces with the gods in the great war known as 'The Gigantomachy'. This book tells the complete story of this legendary warrior, including information on the classical sources, his deification and cult, and his continuing popularity as a character in film, television and comic books.
Download or read book Hercules written by Shannon Eric Denton and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legends of Hercules strength and resourcefulness are among the most famous of Greek mythology. Follow him as he completes his twelve Labors in this brilliantly illustrated Greek myth. Pink level for your fluent reader.
Download or read book The Twelve Labors of Hercules written by Robert Newman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To marry the woman he loves, Hercules must complete twelve challenging tasks Hercules, son of Zeus, is known as the greatest hero Greece has ever seen. But it takes more than a godly parent to create a hero. This is the tale of how one man becomes a hero and that hero becomes a god. Soon before Hercules’s birth, Zeus, ruler of the gods, declares that his son will one day be the high king of Mycenae. When his jealous wife, Hera, tricks Zeus to ensure that Hercules will never be king, Zeus decrees that his son will perform deeds so glorious that his name will be remembered forever. As Hercules grows up, however, Hera is always one step ahead. To rid Hercules of the consequences of Hera’s spite, he is tasked with completing twelve labors by the person he dislikes most in the world—Eurystheus, the ruler of Mycenae, who stole Hercules’s birthright to become king. Hercules is determined to finish the twelve labors so he can marry the princess he loves. But Eurystheus, resentful of Hercules’s fame, is just as intent on making the tasks impossible to complete. Hercules believes he is up to the challenge, but it may cost him everything he holds dear.
Download or read book Legend written by Ryan Foley and published by Campfire. This book was released on 2010 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After being hypnotised and committing a horrible crime, Heracles attempts to find solace in completing ten impossible tasks that use his courage, strength, and intellect.
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 Legend written by Ryan Foley and published by Campfire Graphic Novels. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heracles had it all: a beautiful home, a loving family, and a reputation as a great soldier who would stop at nothing to defend his homeland. Where other men would give up and consider themselves defeated, Heracles uses his courage, strength and intellect to take up heroic tasks one by one. Will he succeed? Or has destiny other plans for him?
