Read by Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Kathleen Turner, and Matthew Broderick Here are the immortals of Olympus--the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece--as freshly described as if they were alive today. Mighty Zeus with his fistful of thunderbolts; mischievous little Hermes; grey-eyed Athena, godess of wisdom; Asclepius, the first physician; Orpheus and his beloved Euridice; Helios the sun, crossing the heavens in his fiery chariot. . . these and other equally fabulous figures are featured here with their heroic deeds ...
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Read by Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Kathleen Turner, and Matthew Broderick Here are the immortals of Olympus--the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece--as freshly described as if they were alive today. Mighty Zeus with his fistful of thunderbolts; mischievous little Hermes; grey-eyed Athena, godess of wisdom; Asclepius, the first physician; Orpheus and his beloved Euridice; Helios the sun, crossing the heavens in his fiery chariot. . . these and other equally fabulous figures are featured here with their heroic deeds and petty squabbles illuminated in full dimension.
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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths is an excellent survey of the great stories of Greek mythology. Though sanitized from the original myths and written for children, adults will find this book to be a great introduction to the gods of Mount Olympus. We learn about the Titans, the Olympians, Zeus and his family, Hercules, Jason and the Golden Fleece, and many other stories as well. Illustrations are on nearly every page and go a long way in enhancing the text. If you are looking for a good introduction to Greek mythology for your young reader or are simply looking for a highly readable survey of the Greek myths, you cannot go wrong with D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths.
DIFEI Q
Jan 27, 2011
good quality as described
Very pleased to get the tapes. Seller is very descent.
nathaniel
Jun 11, 2009
greek myths
I am sorry but book was not what I expected...
condition not so great but all in all a great read...my grandson will love it though. I have started him on a varied selection of books.
