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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
990L
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English
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While merely mortal, these legendary Greek heroes were clearly a different breed -- one perfectly equipped for adventure. Find out why the strongman Heracles had to perform impossible tasks known as the 12 Labors. Discover the great tales of courageous Theseus, who faced the lethal Minotaur, and see Jason's determination to find the Golden Fleece, along with his sudden fall from grace.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Among the epic themes exploited in the myths from ancient India are universal ideas, concepts, and topics of the creation of the universe and humanity; love; religious devotion; good versus evil; the recurring horrors of war; and human destiny. The people of ancient India consistently developed these and other similar themes in highly colorful ways"--
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[2023]
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English
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"The Chinese people feel that the ethical qualities of their leading mythical characters mirror or echo the superior morality of their long-lived civilization overall. They believe that several of the heroes and deities in the myths were either real people or at least based on historical persons. In their eyes, therefore, their history is frequently highlighted by great individuals and deeds"--
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"Greek mythology has long been one of the major literary underpinnings of Western (European-based) culture. What many Westerners do not realize, however, is that very similar tales exist in the mythologies of cultures and peoples around the globe. Looking at the many similarities among the gods and myths of past peoples around the globe, it is only natural to wonder how those parallels came about. A number of modern scholars have concluded that it...
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"The Norse, also frequently called the Vikings, were the hardy, often warlike inhabitants of Scandinavia, Denmark, and some nearby European regions during the mid-to-late medieval era. The first of those two crucial aspects of Norse people's beliefs was the way they envisioned their world. On the one hand, it was thought that the events of people's lives were directed or influenced by either an invisible force-fate-or the will of various gods"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
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Greek epics called the Iliad and the Odyssey, two of mankind's greatest tales, come packed with mighty battles, challenging journeys, and many struggles and triumphs. Get the real story of the legendary Trojan Horse by following the fortunes of the mighty warrior Achilles. Discover how brave Odysseus survived one misfortune after another, as he desperately tried to return to his homeland. Read about these famous tales and many more.
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"The Egyptians held that all the gods possessed a mystical force called heka. They believed it could be employed to solve problems or to protect, as well as harm, people. The ancient Egyptians took magic quite seriously and looked at it as an integral component of both nature and their relationship with the gods"--
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"Humans are mortal, in that they are born, grow old, and eventually die. In contrast, the gods were immortal; they never aged and they lived forever. The other factor separating the mortals from the immortals in Greek eyes was the immense power those gods wielded. That power could either aid and support human civilization or utterly destroy itA sense of wonder based on respect for the gods is an ever-present facet for of all the hundreds of surviving...
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Designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of Roman mythology. Includes major myths, characters, gods and goddesses, and themes of the mythology with particular emphasis on tying the stories to the geography, history, natural resources, technological state, social organization, religious beliefs, and values of Roman culture.
Discusses various Roman myths, with background information describing the history,...
11) Cyclops
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Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Studies the mythological Greek monster of Cyclopes and examines its characteristics, origins, and stories surrounding it.
12) Indian mythology
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"The age-old theme of good triumphing over evil is common in Hindu mythology. Large numbers of Hindu myths describe fights between the devas and asuras. Such battles are in a sense built into Hinduism and its mythology,"--
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Whether one looks at gods walking the earth, heroes killing monsters, or evil villains threatening society, the great mass of ancient Greek myths seems to overflow with colorful characters and stories. These tales were in a sense among the meat and potatoes of the classical Greeks' cultural identity. They felt that in certain ways their myths explained where they came from and to some degree who they were as a people"--
16) Heroes
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Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Discusses heroes in the mythology of various cultures, including Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, China, and Native America.
18) Monsters
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Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
Description
"Throughout history, all human cultures had creation stories in which one or more gods arose, often in a burst of light, from the dark depths of non-existence. That divine being then progressed to one or more acts of creation. This idea of a miraculous creation by one or multiple thinking beings is one of a few core cultural concepts-also including love, death, and war-that have long been universal to human societies"--
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Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Considering the prevalence of war throughout history, it is understandable that every ancient human society had at least one god who oversaw its workings. In spite of the numerous cultural differences among these peoples, their war-gods had certain traits in common. All were associated with fighting, weapons, victory, and courage in battle, which were and remain universal themes"--Provided by publisher.
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