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Le Feuilleton D'Hermes: La Mythologie Grecque En Cent Episodes
Le soleil se levait a peine quand Hermes sortit du ventre de sa mere. Il s'etira, bailla et sauta aussitot sur ses pieds. Puis il courut a l'entree de la grotte ou il venait de naitre pour admirer le monde. Comme c'est beau ! murmura-t-il. C'est par ces mots que debute Le feuilleton d'Hermes, jeune dieu de la mythologie grecque qui decouvre le monde a la maniere d'un enfant. Ce livre, anime du souffle des mythes fondateurs, nous convie a une lecture vagabonde: celle par laquelle nous suivons les mille et un rebondissements d'une histoire dont notre heros est le fil conducteur. Renouant avec l'oralite des premiers recits, cette histoire peut etre lue a voix haute, et partagee en famille ou en classe. Mise a la portee de tous, elle offre des reponses, souvent fabuleuses, aux questions que chaque etre humain se pose. Elle se veut promesse de rencontres, d'ecoute et de dialogue entre petits et grands.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2006
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April 7, 2024
Relecture des années plus tard, toujours à raison d'un épisode par jour. Même plaisir de lecture.
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Super bien écrit et passionnant. Lu en feuilleton depuis des mois avec mes matelots, nous avons aimé tous les trois et appris plein de choses. Une belle découverte.
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Super bien écrit et passionnant. Lu en feuilleton depuis des mois avec mes matelots, nous avons aimé tous les trois et appris plein de choses. Une belle découverte.
December 13, 2018
This edition is only available in French, and it's a shame, because the book is a marvel. It's really beautifully illustrated, and the illustrations work so well with the stories.
There is an English translation, with no illustrations:
The Adventures of Hermes, God of Thieves: 100 Journeys Through Greek Mythology
which I'd still recommend because the stories are great, but it won't be quite the same.
The content is the Greek myths, in 100 short episodes (2-3 pages each). It's told from Hermes' point of view, but really it covers a very broad scope of Greek mythology. Hermes is the 'messenger of the gods', so it's a nice device to tell it through his eyes, as he can get stuck into a lot of things.
It goes from the creation of the universe with Gaia and Ouranos, through the war between Zeus and the Titans. The creation of man with Prometheus, through to Jason and the Argonauts. Along the way we meet many well-known names...Apollo, Aphrodite, Hades, Poseidon, Cronos, Artemis, Hera, Heracles, Athena, Pandora, and various nymphs, titans, kings and beasts.
It's very entertaining, and there's not a dull moment. It's a great introduction if you haven't read any Greek mythology.
The book ends with the birth of Odyssyeus (great grand-child to Hermes), and I've already ordered a sequel to the book which covers his particular saga:
Le feuilleton d'Ulysse : La mythologie grecque en cent épisodes
There is an English translation, with no illustrations:
The Adventures of Hermes, God of Thieves: 100 Journeys Through Greek Mythology
which I'd still recommend because the stories are great, but it won't be quite the same.
The content is the Greek myths, in 100 short episodes (2-3 pages each). It's told from Hermes' point of view, but really it covers a very broad scope of Greek mythology. Hermes is the 'messenger of the gods', so it's a nice device to tell it through his eyes, as he can get stuck into a lot of things.
It goes from the creation of the universe with Gaia and Ouranos, through the war between Zeus and the Titans. The creation of man with Prometheus, through to Jason and the Argonauts. Along the way we meet many well-known names...Apollo, Aphrodite, Hades, Poseidon, Cronos, Artemis, Hera, Heracles, Athena, Pandora, and various nymphs, titans, kings and beasts.
It's very entertaining, and there's not a dull moment. It's a great introduction if you haven't read any Greek mythology.
The book ends with the birth of Odyssyeus (great grand-child to Hermes), and I've already ordered a sequel to the book which covers his particular saga:
Le feuilleton d'Ulysse : La mythologie grecque en cent épisodes
May 7, 2025
un classique qui ne déçoit jamais
September 18, 2015
The Adventures of Hermes, God of Thieves is a dust-jacketed hardcover, available from Pushkin Children's Books. It contains 100 adventures or episodes, as the book calls them, which involve the Greek god Hermes and other notable gods, goddesses, and mortals. The book begins with Hermes being born to Maia and an unknown father. His birth is mysterious, though, because he is not a baby but a boy who can walk and talk and explore. Being curious, as all children are, he decides to go into the world and explore. It isn't until Episode Four that his father is revealed to be Zeus.
The episodes are more than just Hermes' adventures, but the episodes serve to introduce us to various aspect of Greek mythology. We witness the birth of the world, the world's first crime, and the defeat of Cronus. In addition to historic events, we also meet some of the more interesting creatures that you can only find in Greek mythology, such as Cyclops, Hundred-Handed Giants, and Gorgons! We also meet heroes like Perseus, Jason, and Odysseus. I especially enjoyed reading about his time in the Underworld. What originally started out as a punishment for his mischief turned into an extraordinary time for Hermes. He befriended his Uncle Hades, regaled him with tales, and earned a new job. He was now the escort to the Underworld for the departed and served the dual-purpose of guide and entertainer so that no one would be terribly distraught before entering this place.
The way this book was structured was very clever. Instead of individual chapters or stories, it was written in serial format. Each episode wasn't the end, but was merely continued in the subsequent episode. This made the book an exciting and ongoing adventure to read over the course of months, or if you're like me and can't put it down, days. There are only a few things that I would change about this book. First, there should be a Table of Contents. If you ever want to re-visit your favorite episodes, you'll either have to make your own notes, or put some tabs in the book to highlight them. I also wish there had been illustrations in this book, not an abundance but enough to catch your eye. These two quibbles aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you are looking for an exciting romp through Greek mythology that is told through the lens of a lesser-known god, then you will enjoy this book too!
The episodes are more than just Hermes' adventures, but the episodes serve to introduce us to various aspect of Greek mythology. We witness the birth of the world, the world's first crime, and the defeat of Cronus. In addition to historic events, we also meet some of the more interesting creatures that you can only find in Greek mythology, such as Cyclops, Hundred-Handed Giants, and Gorgons! We also meet heroes like Perseus, Jason, and Odysseus. I especially enjoyed reading about his time in the Underworld. What originally started out as a punishment for his mischief turned into an extraordinary time for Hermes. He befriended his Uncle Hades, regaled him with tales, and earned a new job. He was now the escort to the Underworld for the departed and served the dual-purpose of guide and entertainer so that no one would be terribly distraught before entering this place.
The way this book was structured was very clever. Instead of individual chapters or stories, it was written in serial format. Each episode wasn't the end, but was merely continued in the subsequent episode. This made the book an exciting and ongoing adventure to read over the course of months, or if you're like me and can't put it down, days. There are only a few things that I would change about this book. First, there should be a Table of Contents. If you ever want to re-visit your favorite episodes, you'll either have to make your own notes, or put some tabs in the book to highlight them. I also wish there had been illustrations in this book, not an abundance but enough to catch your eye. These two quibbles aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you are looking for an exciting romp through Greek mythology that is told through the lens of a lesser-known god, then you will enjoy this book too!
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December 16, 2018
Un superbe livre écrit pour les enfants qui ravira pourtant les adultes. Joliment illustré, bien écrit, c'est un très bel ouvrage que je recommande à tous les amoureux de mythologie grecque !
April 7, 2025
Une super introduction à la mythologie grecque !
December 25, 2012
Ce livre est un vrai bijou!
Je ne m'y connaissais pas du tout en mythologie grecque, et j'ai été happé par la lecture de ce livre. Au point de m'intéresser régulièrement plus en profondeur à certains points de l'histoire en allant chercher plus d'informations!
Le découpage en épisodes courts est parfait pour en lire des morceaux et s'arrêter régulièrement tout en ayant envie de poursuivre.
Je le conseille aux enfants mais aussi aux grands!
Je ne m'y connaissais pas du tout en mythologie grecque, et j'ai été happé par la lecture de ce livre. Au point de m'intéresser régulièrement plus en profondeur à certains points de l'histoire en allant chercher plus d'informations!
Le découpage en épisodes courts est parfait pour en lire des morceaux et s'arrêter régulièrement tout en ayant envie de poursuivre.
Je le conseille aux enfants mais aussi aux grands!
April 16, 2023
A charming collection of Greek Mythology stories for children! Some of the stories are a bit different than versions I have read, so be aware that there are some changes to make them into suitable stories for children. The myths are retold from the perspective of Hermes travelling through time to discover the history of his family, the other Gods of Olympus. (Even though in many of the original versions of those stories, Hermes is not there). I give four stars because the description of the book had me thinking it would be all stories of Hermes and closer to the original mythologies, but i found the stories fun and charming enough that I didnt mind so much.
Short chapters make for great bedtime reading or reading out loud to children.
Short chapters make for great bedtime reading or reading out loud to children.
July 17, 2023
J’avais genre 7 ans la dernière fois que j’ai effleuré ce livre mais bas la race
March 10, 2024
Trop bien !
January 17, 2025
Our professor read us chapter every friday when i was eight and i liked it so much i made my parents buy the book so that i could finish it
March 2, 2023
Bien écrit. Sora
August 2, 2025
Qualche piccolo refuso (strano per una casa editrice come Ippocampo); ciononostante un ottimo libro per il target cui si riferisce. Una scrittura fresca e un ritmo veloce, perfetto per una lettura ad alta voce già con bambini di 5 anni. Oppure una buona lettura autonoma dai 7 anni. È sicuramente un libro voluminoso, ma la paratassi, i numerosi dialoghi, i capitoli brevi/brevissimi (e sempre preceduti da un riassunto di ciò che è accaduto "nella puntata precedente") e la freschezza della prosa non ostacolano nemmeno un lettore in erba. Che anzi sarà galvanizzato dall'idea di riuscire a leggere un libro "lungo" e privo di illustrazioni. Tanto più che raccontando di miti, quindi godendo di una trama incalzante e avvincente, non potrà annoiare. Inoltre i capitoli tendono a chiudersi prima dello scioglimento di ogni singola vicenda, e questo stimola sicuramente il lettore a procedere spedito!
May 17, 2018
Quarter #4 Choice book #4
This book was ok but it wasn't phenomenal. For one, the story didn't want me to keep reading. Personally, I didn't think that their was enough excitement except in the end and the beginning. As an example, in the beginning when Hermes was born he could walk,talk and go exploring. But as he started to grow up it became less interesting and repetitive.
One thing that I thought was really creative that the author did was that she sectioned the book up into episodes instead of chapters. For example, instead of saying chapter nine it would say episode nine, then under it would say "previously" and give the description of what happened in the last episode.
My favorite part of the book is when the book introduces Percy, who was thrown into the sea, trapped in a crate with his mother, by his grandfather. Than finds out that he has to regain power to his fathers kingdom from his uncle by getting the golden fleece.
This book was ok but it wasn't phenomenal. For one, the story didn't want me to keep reading. Personally, I didn't think that their was enough excitement except in the end and the beginning. As an example, in the beginning when Hermes was born he could walk,talk and go exploring. But as he started to grow up it became less interesting and repetitive.
One thing that I thought was really creative that the author did was that she sectioned the book up into episodes instead of chapters. For example, instead of saying chapter nine it would say episode nine, then under it would say "previously" and give the description of what happened in the last episode.
My favorite part of the book is when the book introduces Percy, who was thrown into the sea, trapped in a crate with his mother, by his grandfather. Than finds out that he has to regain power to his fathers kingdom from his uncle by getting the golden fleece.
August 14, 2017
The life of Hermes, the trickster god of Greek mythology, is chronicled in this appealing book, which is styled like an adventure story. Hermes's life is told in 100 episodes, or chapters, from his birth to the nymph Maia, to his musings on his great grandson Odysseus. Each short chapter's title tells what adventure occurs in that chapter, along with a short sentence about what the previous adventure entailed. It is a clever way to sort out the innumerable events in the life of Hermes and how they intersect with the other gods in the pantheon. The text is simple, but elegant; and detailed, but not overwhelming with minutiae.
August 24, 2016
Un excellent bouquin que je recommande à 1000% !
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An excellent book which I recommend to 1000%!
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An excellent book which I recommend to 1000%!
April 7, 2017
i won the book from the giveaway in goodreads.
if you like Greek mythology is a nice book and for kids it is also useful.
enjoy the reading!
if you like Greek mythology is a nice book and for kids it is also useful.
enjoy the reading!
February 15, 2024
Super mais plus pour les enfants.
December 10, 2025
un livre expliquant facilement la mythologie grecque toujours un plaisir de le lire
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