Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
by: Bernard Evslin
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In this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. **MASS MARKET PAPER**
In this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. **MASS MARKET PAPER**
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- A Great Introduction
I read this book for my sixth grade reading class, and liked it so much that I nabbed it. It's incredibly entertaining. The author makes the myths completely captivating. The price, though, is accuracy. He does take some liberties with the stories, and occasionally stops half way through--I think he did this with the myth of Eros and Psyche: he cut off at the bit where Eros flew away and the castle disappeared. No idea why, the next bit's the best. Anyway, it's a really wonderful introduction to ... Read More
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- great work
I was really impressed with not only the quality of the product which i was buying second hand but the fact that it got shipped out to me so fast as i live internationally. i would definately use this seller again and definately recommenend them to my friends.
Rating: - Good Introduction to Greek Mythology
This book is a pretty good introduction to Greek Mythology. It includes the myths for most of the main gods on Olympus, plus other mythological heroes like Perseus, and other myths such as Echo and Narcissus, and Atalanta. Generally, it's good for middle school and early high school kids because it does not have most of the sexual content that the original myths have. ~A. Brown
Rating: - heroes gods & monsters
my 14 year old twins had to read this book for english over the summer and they really enjoyed the book alot. They said it was very entertaining.
Rating: - a great intro to the myths
I have truly enjoyed reading this book.I have some children's books on mythology that I read to my kids, and I found the topic so interesting I wanted a little something for myself.This is a great light reading of mythology for adults (or teens).I have always had a fascination with greek mythology - but when I took a college course in greek mythology - I felt that the professor pretty much killed any interest I had in the topic.Basically he threw us into some difficult text without much background ... Read More
- A Great IntroductionI read this book for my sixth grade reading class, and liked it so much that I nabbed it. It's incredibly entertaining. The author makes the myths completely captivating. The price, though, is accuracy. He does take some liberties with the stories, and occasionally stops half way through--I think he did this with the myth of Eros and Psyche: he cut off at the bit where Eros flew away and the castle disappeared. No idea why, the next bit's the best. Anyway, it's a really wonderful introduction to ... Read More
- great workI was really impressed with not only the quality of the product which i was buying second hand but the fact that it got shipped out to me so fast as i live internationally. i would definately use this seller again and definately recommenend them to my friends.
- Good Introduction to Greek MythologyThis book is a pretty good introduction to Greek Mythology. It includes the myths for most of the main gods on Olympus, plus other mythological heroes like Perseus, and other myths such as Echo and Narcissus, and Atalanta. Generally, it's good for middle school and early high school kids because it does not have most of the sexual content that the original myths have. ~A. Brown
- heroes gods & monstersmy 14 year old twins had to read this book for english over the summer and they really enjoyed the book alot. They said it was very entertaining.
- a great intro to the mythsI have truly enjoyed reading this book.I have some children's books on mythology that I read to my kids, and I found the topic so interesting I wanted a little something for myself.This is a great light reading of mythology for adults (or teens).I have always had a fascination with greek mythology - but when I took a college course in greek mythology - I felt that the professor pretty much killed any interest I had in the topic.Basically he threw us into some difficult text without much background ... Read More
