TY  - BOOK
AU  - Marcus,Richard
AU  - Buczynsky,Natalie
AU  - Shelnutt,Jonathan
TI  - Introduction to Greek mythology for kids: a fun collection of the best heroes, monsters, and gods in Greek myth 
SN  - 9781646041916
PY  - 2021///]
CY  - Berkeley, CA
PB  - Ulysses Press
KW  - Mythology, Greek
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Gods, Greek
KW  - Goddesses, Greek
KW  - Monsters
KW  - Heroes
KW  - Greece
N1  - Includes index; Chapter one: The gods then and now -- Chapter two: Meet the twelve Olympians -- Chapter three: older and lesser gods -- Chapter four: Meet the mythical beasts and monsters -- Chapter five: More monsters
N2  - Discover the exciting and fascinating world of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, from Zeus and Athena to Hercules, Medusa, and more! 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, including: Atlas, who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders Kronos, a Titan who swallows his newborn children Persephone, a kidnapped goddess who becomes queen of the Underworld Minotaur, a half-bull, half-man imprisoned in a labyrinth Hydra, a poisonous serpent who grows two heads when one is severed Sirens, sea nymphs whose irresistible singing lures sailors to their doom All of these tales and more are written in a fun, kid-friendly manner, perfect for children interested in history or for fans of the Percy Jackson series
ER  -