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Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules, and Theseus and the Minotaur.

Tells the story of Poseidon, brother of Zeus and god of the sea and earthquakes.

The Trojan War is over, and Odysseus longs to return to wife and son on his island kingdom of Ithaca. But between hero and home stands an array of dangers unlike any ever faced by mortal man. On his epic voyage-an adventure so grand and glorious it has become the very symbol for all great journeys-Odysseus must face the monstrous cyclops, escape the enchanting nymph Circe, defy the terrors of Scylla and Charybdis, and descend to the land of the dead....

Introduces 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.

The classic tale of Ulysses is retold.

Briefly recounts six Greek myths featuring hideous monsters whowere eventually slain by courageous heroes.

Young hero Bellerophon sets out to conquer the fire-breathing chimera and win the hand of Queen Anteia.

A king who wishes for the golden touch is faced with its unfortunate consequences.