Introduction to Greek Mythology for Kids: A Fun Collection of the Best Heroes, Monsters, and Gods in Greek Myth

by Richard Marcus, Natalie Buczynsky, Jonathan Shelnutt

A perfect gift for young readers who love fantasy, a guide to the ancient stories of Greek and Roman mythology, written in a kid-friendly format. Take a journey through Mount Olympus, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome with this collection of the greatest tales found in Greek and Roman mythology. From origin stories to family drama, you’ll learn about the most powerful Olympic gods including Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hades, and more. But this book has more than just gods and goddesses! You’ll also discover the dangerous and intriguing world of ancient monsters, fantastical creatures, and mortal heroes that populate some of the most awesome stories from the time, who carries the weight of the world on his shouldersKronos, a Titan who swallows his newborn childrenPersephone, a kidnapped goddess who becomes queen of the UnderworldMinotaur, a half-bull, half-man imprisoned in a labyrinthHydra, a poisonous serpent who grows two heads when one is severedSirens, sea nymphs whose irresistible singing lures sailors to their doomAll of these tales and more are written in a fun, kid-friendly manner, perfect for children interested in history, mythology or fantasy.

Genres: Mythology

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 11, 2021

Reviews

[Maegan Morin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good. My only complaint is that it's more for "teens" than "kids"

[Claire (Pandalilys Version) · Rating 2 out of 5]

found this at a thrift store. has some good info and will prob go back if i ever need to do research 👍

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars.
It was good until Chapter 3. Some of the illustrations are really nice, though not in color. The one thing that sets this book apart from other Greek mythology books is that it lists temples of worship and famous artistic depictions of the gods and goddesses.
Definitely not for “kids,” though.