num_pages: 242
description: The bestselling compendium of ancient Greeces timeless tales and towering figures of mythology from a classics expert. The world of Greek mythology contains some of the most exciting and imaginative stories ever told. In Heroes Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths bestselling author Bernard Evslin shares his passion for these fabulous tales and the eternal themes they so beautifully express. In this accessible overview youll get to know the iconic gods heroes and tragic figures: Zeus the all-powerful king of the gods; Hera his cunning and jealous wife; King Midas whose touch could turn anything into gold; the sculptor Pygmalion who falls in love with his own creation; and many more. With each story Evslin brings new life to these legendary characters and the magical world they inhabit. Translated into multiple languages and with more than ten million copies sold this invaluable resource has become a classic in itself. ContainsThe gods- Zeus- Hera- Athene- Poseidon- Hades- Demeter- Birth of the twins- Artemis- Apollo - Sons of Apollo- Hermes- Hephaestus - Aphrodite Nature myths- Prometheus- Pandora- Phaethon- Orpheus- Narcissus and Echo- Eros and Psyche- ArionDemigods. - Perseus- Daedalus- Theseus- AtalantaFables- Midas- Pygmalion
language: English
title: Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
publisher: Open Road Media Teen & Tween