"The Greek myths are the founding narratives of Western civilization: to understand them is to know the origins of philosophy, literature, art, science, law, and more. Indeed, as Luc Ferry shows in this masterful book, they remain a great store of wisdom, as relevant to our lives today as ever before. No mere legends or clichés ("Herculean task," "Pandora's box," "Achilles heel," etc.), these classic stories offer profound and manifold lessons, providing...

Introduces the Greek god Hermes and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction...

Introduce young readers to the basics of Greek mythology, focusing on origin, intriguing anecdotes, lesser known but fascinating information, ties to modern culture, and more!

"So you think you know about the Ancient Greeks? Here are some things you may not have known: The gods could take the form of animals or humans. Hades had a helmet that made him invisible. Sporting contests were a form of worship. Find out more in this book about Greek myths and legends"--Back cover.

Introduces the Greek god Ares and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods and goddesses.

aIntroduces the Greek goddess Artemis and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.

This book tells about Hera, Zeus's wife and goddess of air, sky, and the heavens, and the only thing Zeus is afraid of.

Tells the mythological origin of the Greek god Zeus, his war against the Titans, his rule over the gods, the children he begat, and his deeds and adventures.

The book tells about Hades, the god of the underworld, who ruled his kingdom fairly and was respected and revered by the gods who lived on Olympus, but was feared by mortals.

Introduces the Greek god Poseidon and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an...