Download or read book Old Greek Stories written by James Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Greek Fairy Tales written by Roger Lancelyn Green and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of sixteen Greek myths which includes tales about Psyche, Bellerophon, Perseus, King Midas, and Narcissus.
Download or read book The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales Legends and Myths written by William Hansen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first anthology to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories- from myths and fairy tales to jokes Captured centaurs and satyrs, talking animals, people who suddenly change sex, men who give birth, the temporarily insane and the permanently thick-witted, delicate sensualists, incompetent seers, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh-these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology-from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes.
Download or read book Greek Myths for Young Children written by Heather Amery and published by Usborne Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published: London: Usborne Pub. Ltd., 2000.
Download or read book The Heroes Or Greek Fairy Tales for My Children written by Charles Kingsley and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew written by Josephine Preston Peabody and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of the well-known Greek mythological tales in short story form, as compiled by Josephine Preston Peabody. The tales themselves span the themes of romance, heroism in battle, treachery, greed for gain and all the traits found in humans and gods. It features a great number of the familiar Greek characters such as Midas, Prometheus, Orpheus and Eurydice, Icarus, Oedipus and Cupid.
Download or read book The McElderry Book of Greek Myths written by Eric A. Kimmel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of some classic Greek myths for younger readers.
Download or read book Greek Fairy Tales written by and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Greek Fairy Tales For My Children written by Charles Kingsley and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-23 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Kingsley's "Greek Fairy Tales for My Children" offers readers a captivating collection of timeless stories rooted in Greek mythology and folklore. The narrative introduces young readers to the enchanting world of gods, heroes, and magical creatures from ancient Greece. Set against the backdrop of mythological landscapes, the stories within the book bring to life the adventures and trials of characters such as Perseus, Theseus, and Pandora. Each tale unfolds with a blend of adventure, magic, and moral lessons, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Greek mythology. The novel delves into themes of courage, wisdom, and the complexities of human nature as characters face challenges and make choices that shape their destinies. Through the lens of mythology, readers gain insights into the values, beliefs, and cultural heritage of ancient Greece. "Greek Fairy Tales for My Children" is a gateway to the world of classical mythology, offering readers a chance to engage with the legendary figures and stories that have inspired generations. Charles Kingsley's storytelling brings the magic of ancient Greece to life, allowing readers to embark on a journey of imagination and discovery.
Download or read book Greek Myths written by Sally Pomme Clayton and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atalanta, Medusa, Perseus, Pandora, Pegasus - the very names conjure up intriguing stories. These 10 amazing and entertaining tales from Greek mythology, filled with wonder, are perfect for reading aloud to younger children. Sally Pomme Clayton has written spellbinding stories, depicted with glowing illustrations by the award-winning Jane Ray. Notes and a map show places in Greece that are connected with the stories.
Download or read book Stories of Old Greece and Rome written by Emilie K. Baker and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-31 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Stories of Old Greece and Rome" by Emilie K. Baker. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Tales of the Greek Heroes Film Tie in written by Roger Lancelyn Green and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the real Greek myths behind Percy Jackson's story - he's not the first Perseus to have run into trouble with the gods . . . These are the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.
Download or read book The Greek Myths written by Robin Waterfield and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly readable and beautifully illustrated re-telling of the most famous stories from Greek mythology. The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling, romantic, and unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy, to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun, to the superhuman feats of Heracles, Theseus, and the wily Odysseus, these timeless tales exert an eternal fascination and inspiration that have endured for millennia and influenced cultures from ancient to modern. Beginning at the dawn of human civilization, when the Titan Prometheus stole fire from Zeus and offered mankind hope, the reader is immediately immersed in the majestic, magical, and mythical world of the Greek gods and heroes. As the tales unfold, renowned classicist Robin Waterfield, joined by his wife, writer Kathryn Waterfield, creates a sweeping panorama of the romance, intrigues, heroism, humour, sensuality, and brutality of the Greek myths and legends. The terrible curse that plagued the royal houses of Mycenae and Thebes, Jason and the golden fleece, Perseus and the dread Gorgon, the wooden horse and the sack of Troy--these amazing stories have influenced art and literature from the Iron Age to the present day. And far from being just a treasure trove of amazing tales, The Greek Myths is a catalogue of Greek myth in art through the ages, and a notable work of literature in its own right.
Download or read book Classical Tales of Mythology written by Thomas Bulfinch and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet legendary heroes, powerful goddesses and vengeful monsters in this beautiful hardback collection of more than 20 epic tales from Greek and Roman mythology, featuring lavish full-color illustrations throughout. The myths and legends of the ancient world are vividly told here by master storytellers of the 19th century, Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Discover how Theseus defeated the minotaur, why the witch Circe turned men into swine and the story of Pandora and Epimetheus. This treasury captures the beauty and magnificence of these timeless myths, illustrated with enchanting full-color Pre-Raphaelite and art nouveau paintings by Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse, among others. Stories include: • Echo and Narcissus • Juno and her rivals • Pygmalion • Cupid and Psyche • The Gorgon's Head • Cadmus and the Dragon's Teeth • The Pomegranate Seeds
Download or read book Old Greek Fairy Tales Illustrated by Ernest H Shepard written by Roger Lancelyn Green and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Greek Stories written by James Baldwin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-13 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baldwin recounts many legends and stories from Ancient Greek in manner appropriate to grammar school children. Most of the Greek tales are told in the manner of fairy tales and should be appealing to students of any age. Some of the more famous stories retold in this volume include the legends of Atlanta, Cadmus and Europa, Prometheus, Io and Hera, and Medusa.
Download or read book Cupid and Psyche written by Apuleius and published by Phoemixx Classics Ebooks. This book was released on 2021-11-07 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cupid and Psyche Apuleius - Cupid and Psyche is a story from the Latin novel Metamorphoses, also known as The Golden Ass, written in the 2nd century AD by Apuleius. It concerns the overcoming of obstacles to the love between Psyche (Soul or Breath of Life) and Cupid (Desire), and their ultimate union in a sacred marriage.
