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3) The furies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the myths associated with the terrible goddesses of vengeance who lived in Hades and punished people for every kind of crime.
Author
Pub. Date
[1975]
Language
English
Description
The essential guide to more than 540 supernatural figures of Greek mythology-as well as notable mortals-from Acantha the nymph to Zeus, king of the gods.
Do you know the story behind Pandora's Box, or the difference between Hercules and Heracles? Turn to this alphabetic encyclopedia, with more than 540 entries detailing all the major and minor characters, events, and settings of Greek mythology, from an introduction to the nymph Acantha to a succinct...
7) Hercules
Author
Pub. Date
1984.
Language
English
Description
Retells the adventures of the demi-god Hercules as he struggles to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.
9) The sirens
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1988.
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins of the sirens, half-women, half-birds, who lured sailors to their deaths with their irresistible voices, and relates their encounter with Ulysses.
10) Cerberus
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the Greek myth about the three-headed dog who was employed to guard the portals of the Underworld.
11) The Minotaur
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the Greek myth about the monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man, which lived in the Labyrinth in Crete until killed by the hero Theseus.
12) The sphinx
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
Recounts the myth of the Sphinx, a monster with a lion's body, an eagle's wings, and a woman's head.
13) The Cyclopes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins of the cyclopes, their work as servants to the gods, and their memorable encounter with Ulysses.
14) Amycus
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Recounts the myth of Amycus, the brass-headed giant who was summoned by Athena to destroy all who challenged her authority.
15) Anteus
Author
Pub. Date
1988.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the myth of the giant son of Mother Earth who, with his bodyguards, Gobi, Mordo, and Kell, battled Hercules.
16) Medusa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the story of the serpent-haired creature whose gaze turned people to stone, and the adventures of the hero who eventually vanquished her.
17) Geryon
Author
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the classical myth about the triple-bodied monster who lost his life and herd of red oxen in a battle with Hercules.
19) Procrustes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Presents the exploits of the monstrous bandit who offered hospitality to travelers on the road from Troezen to Athens, only to perform horrible acts once they went to bed.
20) The chimaera
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1988.
Language
English
Description
Young hero Bellerophon sets out to conquer the fire-breathing chimera and win the hand of Queen Anteia.
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