Download or read book The Valor of Perseus A fantasy retelling of Greek myth written by Matt Larkin and published by Incandescent Phoenix Books. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 346 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. 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 … The Valor of Perseus is the second 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 ML Spencer, Alex Robins, and Mike Shackle, 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 Gifts of Pandora A FREE dark fantasy retelling of Greek mythology written by Matt Larkin and published by Incandescent Phoenix Books. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravel the threads of destiny in this FREE epic Greek mythology series starter in the Eschaton Cycle historical fantasy universe. Open the Box … In a single moment, Pandora lost the only person she cared for. For refusing to aid a tyrannical order, Zeus bound Prometheus in eternal torment. But Pandora’s beloved left her a gift: a puzzle box, that when solved, allows her to jaunt through time. So begins her relentless pursuit to save Prometheus. Across the Ages, Pandora strives against the world of the Olympians, battling the corruption of their misogynistic systems. To succeed, she must confront gods, monsters, and the fearsome Nemesis. Yet her greatest foe may not prove Zeus and his order, but Fate itself, for time resists changes, and its weave is more complex than Pandora can imagine. The Gifts of Pandora is the first 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 A.E. Rayne, M.L. Wang, and Madeline Miller, 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 Adventures of Perseus written by Mark Weakland and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you asked Perseus if looks could kill, he would give you a definite yes! Discover how Perseus, with help from the gods, avoided the stony glare of the hideous gorgon Medusa and became a hero. Follow Perseus' exciting adventure in graphic novel format.
Download or read book Perseus written by Simon Spence and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-05 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Winner of the bronze medal at the international Moonbeam Children's Book Awards*** "Perseus" is the first book in the Early Myths collection, a series of children's picture books about Greek myth. Each book tells the tale of a character from mythology and brings the story to life through the inspiration from art and literature. The books are aimed at 4 to 8 year olds, are beautifully illustrated and easy to read. Perseus is the tale of a young boy who has to flee his home with his mother and grows up in a foreign land. To prove his worth he claims he can take on the magical Gorgon, Medusa. With the help of the gods he flies across the lands and faces his greatest challenge, rescuing princess Andromeda along his journey and coming home to claim his throne. This book joins the award winning Early Myths collection. Our second book was Jason & the Golden Fleece. The third book, Odysseus, has received two awards- an honourable mention at the 2015 Royal Dragonfly Books Awards and a finalist position in the 2015 Wishing Shelf Children's Book Awards. Our latest release is "Atalanta" and our fifth book will be launched in late 2016.
Download or read book The Shadow of Perseus written by Claire Heywood and published by Hodder Paperbacks. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A page-turning retelling . . . so interesting and thought-provoking' JENNIFER SAINT 'A fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus . . . I was gripped by the human drama at the novel's heart' ELODIE HARPER Myth remembers Perseus as one of its greatest heroes. A slayer of monsters. A rescuer of damsels. But the women who knew him best have a different story to tell. His mother, Danae. His trophy, Medusa. His wife, Andromeda. As Perseus becomes obsessed with the promise of his own destiny, his heroic journey casts a shadow of violence and destruction across all three women's lives. It takes strength to survive a legend. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint, Elodie Harper and Natalie Haynes, author of Daughters of Sparta Claire Heywood returns with an imaginative reinterpretation of the myth of the great hero Perseus, bringing to life the voices of three women who are side-lined in the traditional version, and whose stories reveal a man who might not, in fact, be a hero at all. Readers LOVE The Shadow of Perseus: 'I absolutely adored this book, I devoured it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The book is a real page turner.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was such a compelling and wonderful read! I genuinely loved every minute of this book and cannot recommend it highly enough!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautifully written, unique, approach to the myth of Perseus. Just gripping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A masterful voice in the popular new wave of feminist reworkings of Greek mythology . . . A must-read for fans of Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As someone who loves Greek Mythology retelling, I absolutely loved reading this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Download or read book Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa written by Geraldine McCaughrean and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Adventures of Perseus written by Peter Hepplewhite and published by Salariya Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retelling of the Greek myth describing the life of the hero Perseus. Abandoned at birth, but miraculously rescued, Perseus must protect his mother from the wicked King Polydectes. On his journey he will face toothless witches, an angry giant, a terrible sea monster, and the terrifying Gorgon Medusa. Dare you follow?
Download or read book Medusa written by Deborah Nourse Lattimore and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the myth of Medusa, turned by Athena's curse into a gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone, and Perseus' quest to vanquish her in order to save his mother's life. In her masterfully written and imaginatively illustrated book, Lattimore recreates the tragedy of one of the best-known Greek myths. Color illustrations.
Download or read book The Story of Perseus written by Blanche Roesser and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perseus the constellation is named for the legendary hero of many Greek myths. Not only does Perseus kill the Gorgon Medusa but he rescues the princess Andromeda from being eaten by a horrible monster. And these are just two of Perseus's adventures. Readers will find out how Perseus acquired a helmet that turned him invisible, the sandals that helped him fly, and how he vanquished his enemies. Supporting illustrations and photographs will help readers visualize both the famous figure and his constellation in this comprehensible retelling of the myth.
Download or read book Medusa A Greek Mythology Retelling Greek Goddesses Collection written by Lauren Goffigan and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Madeline Miller’s Circe comes a mesmerizing retelling of the myth of Medusa... Medusa, the beautiful daughter of two sea gods and granddaughter of Gaia herself, longs to see the world beyond her father's underwater palace. But when her entanglement with the mortal world puts her in the path of powerful Olympian gods, she is cursed and forced to live a life of exile as a monster. Medusa must decide if she will give in to her dark fate, or claw her way out of the darkness to the life--and a love--she once knew... You'll love Medusa because it's a subversive retelling of one of the most famous figures of Greek myth. Start reading now!
Download or read book Perseus written by Paul D. Storrie and published by Graphic Universe ™. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus? King Polydectes has designs on Perseus' mother, Danaë. But first the king must get rid of young Perseus once and for all. So Polydectes hatches a plan to trick the young hero into performing an impossible task—slay the snake-haired Gorgon monster Medusa, whose very look turns men to stone. Yet, as the son of Zeus, king of the gods, Perseus has many powerful allies. Will Perseus' strength and courage—and the favor of the gods—allow him to do the impossible?
Download or read book Perseus and Medusa written by Lynne Weiss and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an oracle told Acrisius, the king of Argos, that his grandson Perseus would one day kill him, Acrisius forced his daughter Danae and her baby, Perseus, out of his kingdom. Acrisius did not know just how special his grandson was, though. Nor did he think of the fact that no human being can change his destiny or thwart fate. Perseus overcomes seemingly insurmountable obstacles, including slaying snake-haired Medusa, to earn his place among the Greek heroes.
Download or read book The Valor of Perseus written by Matt Larkin and published by Tapestry of Fate. This book was released on 2022-09-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 ...
Download or read book Perseus and Medusa written by Blake A. Hoena and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this graphic retelling of the Greek myth, young Perseus is ordered to slay Medusa, a monster whose gaze turns men into solid stone.
Download or read book Perseus and Andromeda written by Richard Le Gallienne and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn of the heroic deeds of Perseus in this novel about his relationship with Andromeda. Tied to a rock, Andromeda was left for the serpent Cetus, who plagued her homeland. Perseus slew the monster and rescued Andromeda, later making her his wife.
Download or read book The Greek Fairy Tale of Perseus written by Charles Kingsley and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Greek Mythology s Adventures of Perseus written by Blake Hoena and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2012-11-09 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 against Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair, in this adapted classic for ages 9 to 13?
