Hades speaks!
Subtitle: a guide to the underworld by the Greek god of the dead
By: Vicky Alvear Shecter ; illustrated by J. E. Larson
Contributors: Larson, J. E., ill
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Secrets of the ancient gods; Secrets of the ancient gods
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Honesdale, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781620915981
Subjects: Goddesses; Gods; Greek Mythology; Greek Gods; Juvenile literature; Greek Goddesses
Description: Young readers descend into the ancient Greek underworld where Hades, god of the dead, offers a personal tour of his dark realm. Sites include the River Styx, where Charon ferries the souls of the recently deceased; Tartaros, where Cyclopes dwell and Titans are locked in the belly of the earth; and Elysian Fields, eternal home of Greek heroes. Illustrations.

Hades, the Greek god of the dead, introduces readers to Greek mythology, discussing gods and monsters, ancient rites, and magic spells.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-115) and index.

Kirkus Review, June 2014

School Library Journal, June 2014

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Accelerated Reader MG 6.4 3 3 169534