Exciting collection invites youngsters to relive the adventures, calamities, and conquests of fascinating characters created by Homer, Hesiod, Sophocles and other ancient storytellers. Includes imaginative tales of Pandora's box, King Midas and his golden touch, the dreaded Cyclops, Hades and Persephone, Narcissus and Echo, and many more.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
The Story of Hercules by Bob Blaisdell The legendary strongman recounts his road to immortality with tales of battles with fabulous monsters and other spectacular feats of heroism. Many illustrations, easy-to-read text.
Greek and Roman Gods Stained Glass Coloring Book by Arkady Roytman A sparkling way to color powerful gods of popular mythology, these 16 stained glass designs include Poseidon, the king of the sea; Zeus, the ruler of the sky whose weapon was a thunderbolt; and others.
Heroes of Greek Mythology by Charles Kingsley One of the Victorian age's great storytellers recounts Perseus' quest to slay the Medusa, the search for the Golden Fleece, and Theseus' encounter with the deadly Minotaur. 60 illustrations.
The Story of the Golden Fleece by Padraic Colum The adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, with poetic tales of Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, and other legendary characters that enchant audiences of all ages. 40 illustrations.
Ancient Greece Discovery Kit by Dover, Arkady Roytman Favorite Greek Myths, Greek Gods and Goddesses Coloring Book, Life in Ancient Greece Coloring Book, Adventures of Hercules Coloring Book, The Adventures of Ulysses Coloring Book, Greek and Roman Gods Stained Glass Coloring Book, poster, crayons. WARNING: Not for children under 10 years.
The Odyssey by Homer Excellent prose translation of ancient epic recounts adventures of the homeward-bound Odysseus. Fantastic cast of gods, giants, cannibals, sirens, other supernatural creatures — true classic of Western literature.
WARNING: Not for children under 10 years.