Enter a world of gods, heroes, monsters and legendary adventures!
Discover the timeless stories of Greek mythology in this complete collection of classic myths, retold in a lively, accessible style for young readers.
- Meet the Greek gods and goddesses - from Zeus and Athena to Aphrodite and Poseidon, gorgeously illustrated across double-page spreads.
- Follow legendary heroes - discover the adventures of Heracles, Perseus, Odysseus and many more
- Encounter mythical monsters - including Medusa, the Minotaur and the Hydra
- Explore Ancient Greece - learn about the culture and beliefs behind the myths
- Find your way through mythology - with maps, a glossary and helpful background information
- Discover even more online - use the book's Quicklinks to explore quizzes, pronunciation of Greek names and Ancient Greek life
- A wonderful gift for curious kids - Perfect for birthdays, holidays and special occasions.
"A substantial gathering of ancient Greek myths and legends culled from classical sources and retold with present-day sensibilities in mind. Vivid and more expansive than usual for the audience." - Kirkus Reviews
Usborne's Complete Greek Myths is a fascinating introduction to the myths that have inspired stories, art and literature for thousands of years.
From mighty Zeus the thunder god and Heracles the strongest man in the world, to Pegasus the winged horse and snake-haired Medusa—the characters from Greek myths are famous throughout the world. This collection of stories, maps and information is a rich exploration of Ancient Greek mythology.
“My beauty is not for your pleasure,” she blazed. “It is not for a mere man to take what has not been offered.”
“Besides, I’m sick of men thinking they can take what they want. Of their easy assumption that women are here for their pleasure. Of their boasting to their friends of their conquests…”
“There are all kinds of wonders in the world—magical, glorious, useful things.”
“It’s always the women who suffer, isn’t it?”
Because of his smiles and his soft words, she lost everything.
“Treasure every moment of your life, Odysseus, even your struggles, and never tell yourself that you’d be better off dead.”
I had the time of my life reading this book. Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe has got me into my Greek Mythology era. I wanted to learn more about Greek Mythology so I brought this book and learned so much. 5 stars.